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Recent Examples of leading lady
These stories only work if their compelling heroines fall for characters who are interesting in their own rights and worthy of the leading lady’s affections.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 July 2025
One soundtrack also made waves in 2025: Sinners, which featured music from the film’s leading lady, Hailee Steinfeld, as well as Rhiannon Giddens, Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy and more.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Trevorrow’s Jurassic World leading lady, Bryce Dallas Howard, leads Deep Cover’s talented ensemble, one that is also highlighted by Orlando Bloom and the funniest performance of his career.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
At the heart of this epic volume was renowned fashion designer Angela Dean, who crafted the distinctive gowns worn by the eight leading ladies on the cover: Halle Berry, Loretta Devine, Vivica A. Fox, Regina King, Michael Michele, Elise Neal, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith.
—Essence, 25 June 2025
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 July 2025
One soundtrack also made waves in 2025: Sinners, which featured music from the film’s leading lady, Hailee Steinfeld, as well as Rhiannon Giddens, Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy and more.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Trevorrow’s Jurassic World leading lady, Bryce Dallas Howard, leads Deep Cover’s talented ensemble, one that is also highlighted by Orlando Bloom and the funniest performance of his career.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
At the heart of this epic volume was renowned fashion designer Angela Dean, who crafted the distinctive gowns worn by the eight leading ladies on the cover: Halle Berry, Loretta Devine, Vivica A. Fox, Regina King, Michael Michele, Elise Neal, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith.
—Essence, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading lady
leading man
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All was good for Britian’s long-time leading man with the standing and subsequent socializing part, but the settling in seemed slowly to overtake the esteemed actor.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Both films made over $200 million at the box office, cementing Hanks as the ultimate leading man — appealing in a sensitive, Everyman kind of way.—
Rachel Yang,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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“Leading lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20lady. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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