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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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In addition to leading the Iran negotiations, Trump put Vance in charge of rooting out fraud and abuse in federal benefit programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The contrast with the negotiations a decade ago couldn't be starker – the American and Iranian delegations included strong contingents of experienced diplomats and leading physicists.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike have become leading voices for women in sports and social justice advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The S&P 500 has risen for seven consecutive days, with Intel stock leading by climbing 50%.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Kwame Powell. You will work to save my wife’s creation. You will honor her by setting an example and leading humans into a better future.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer