LEADING LADY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

leading lady

noun

Definition of leading lady next

as in leading man

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of leading lady Now, its third and final season finds our favorite leading lady navigating Hollywood’s AI revolution. —

Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 In the film series, Jacob was also vying for the heart of leading lady Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). —

Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 The 68-team extravaganza that some consider the best three weeks in American sports is missing its leading lady. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 This comes as The Bachelorette was meant to have a triumphant return this year after being parked last year with a big star as the leading lady for the first time. —

Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leading lady

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading lady

leading man

Noun

Max Clayton also makes a strong impression as Danny Bailey, a swaggering leading man modeled after Carousel’s Billy Bigelow and portrayed on the series by Aaron Tveit.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The consummate supporting player when playing at his best, Andrew Wiggins this offseason — at least at the start of it — arguably stands as a Miami Heat leading man.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026