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That pause, of course, was caused in part by disputes — and ultimately a break-up — between Sheridan and Yellowstone’s original leading man, Kevin Costner.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The director Luca Guadagnino has an eye for leading men.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
In the series premiere of prequel Dexter: Original Sin (now available to stream on Paramount+ With Showtime), our leading man (this time played by Patrick Gibson) is fresh out of medical school and looking for ways to control his urges.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
While adding wins absolutely helps that formula, the return of Jimmy Butler (both on and off the court) has been the most critical variable, as Miami’s leading man brings buckets and jokes for his teammates to enjoy.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20man. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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leading man
noun
: an actor who plays the leading male role in a play or movie
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