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leading man

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /


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Matt James, the leading man on Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” ambled around with his mother in a T-shirt that read, “Raw Milk Club.”

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

The Napoli player, who has been the Scots' leading man in recent campaigns, was part of the group as they travelled from their base camp in Charlotte.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Playing in his record-tying 19th postseason, James will be the leading man against the Rockets after injuries to guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

The effect was unmistakably leading man: the Leonardo DiCaprio of Duke of Gloucester Street.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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