leading lady

Example Sentences

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But it also leaves one realizing that “A Private Life,” despite the commanding leading lady holding its center, is a bit mixed up by design.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

They are handed an envelope from Santa containing a letter from a viewer asking how he can show his "leading lady" he loves her through food.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

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

We’ll take the leading lady first, who, I believe, would prefer to be briefly described as a languid, sophisticated type.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger