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leading lady

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /
NOUN
female star of production
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Yet, Misty’s fate aside, this is a star-making role for Eleazar, Rock fully believing in his leading lady.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

But, like Tarantino, he anoints a marvelous leading lady as his Pam Grier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

"I thought I'll get into the back seat beside the son's friend, but oh no the leading lady has to sit in the front seat," she continued.

From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025

Crawford’s rise from chorus line to leading lady was driven by the actress’s commitment to her movie-star dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

Meanwhile, Booth passes within inches of leading lady Laura Keene as he limps off the stage.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly


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