leading man

Example Sentences

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But goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo proved to be Wrexham's leading man with two superb shootout saves from Jesus and Omari Hutchinson.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

This turn has directly benefited Dokoupil, who was previously ambling around the network’s morning show before getting tapped as its evening leading man.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

The result: Chalamet may be the focus of Oscar talk as the movie’s leading man, but it’s the people swirling around his character who send the propulsive drama about ambition into overdrive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

And I think, for me as an artist, this will probably be the only time in my life where I get to play a leading lady and a leading man at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Nick Eisner is truly an awkward cinnamon roll of a leading man.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli