leading woman
Example Sentences
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She compared the "deliciously desperate" new show, and its leading woman, to being like "a Hyacinth Bucket for 2025".
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025
That would put Alcaraz and the leading woman, Iga Swiatek, in the top line of each bracket.
From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2023
In an earlier version of the conclusion, for example, Michael Dorsey, now unmasked, apologizes to Julie Nichols, the leading woman with whom he's smitten.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2019
Comedian, former Daily Show correspondent and 2 Dope Queens podcast co-host Jessica Williams adds leading woman to her resume in this fresh Netflix rom-com.
From Time • Sep. 14, 2017
I was the understudy for the leading woman; the star had told me that I had exceptional talent, and with the proper direction I should develop into a splendid emotional actress.
From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous
