leading lady
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leading lady
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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That vibe is something the film's leading lady agrees with, despite Glasgow's film appearances often being due to it looking Gothic.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Just this week, he was pictured "getting cosy" with his Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney at the Santa Barbara international film festival, prompting a flurry of headlines about his "new leading lady".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
Crawford’s rise from chorus line to leading lady was driven by the actress’s commitment to her movie-star dreams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
This is what we’re here for, after all, and any shark movie that isn’t willing to make proper use of its leading lady is a no-go.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2025
Meanwhile, Booth passes within inches of leading lady Laura Keene as he limps off the stage.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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