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leading

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
chief, superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
best dominant famous main noted outstanding popular preeminent principal prominent top well-known
STRONG
arch champion dominating first governing inaugural initial premier primary ruling
WEAK
foremost greatest headmost highest notorious number one stellar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary extra inconspicuous inferior insignificant least low minor obscure ordinary secondary subordinate unimportant unknown unremarkable
STRONG
final last
WEAK
supplementary

Example Sentences

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These minute variations were first proposed by physicist John Wheeler and are expected to arise in several leading quantum gravity theories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

He presided over Wada during the revelation of state-sponsored doping by Russia, leading to the country's athletes being banned from competing under their national flag.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Micron shares, which are leading the S&P 500, rose by 11%.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A recent Loyola Marymount poll placed Raman as the leading candidate in the mayoral race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

And then she’s back and leading us to a hiding place in the park where we’ll wait till night-time.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.