ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
ˈriŋ-ˌlē-dər 
: a leader of a ring of individuals engaged especially in improper or unlawful activities
Examples of ringleader in a Sentence
the ringleader of a gang of criminals
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Lee was an editor, writer, ringleader and often the initial spark for a new character: What about a blind lawyer who fights crime using his other hypersensitive senses and was kind of a daredevil?
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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In 2012, the ringleader of the escaped prison gang, George Rivas, was put to death for the murder.
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For Carpenter, Pharrell designed a custom burgundy pinstriped tailcoat accented with crystal buttons, worn over a pinstriped bodysuit and paired with Chopard diamonds, the overall look creating the effect of a glamorous circus ringleader.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Listen to this article 4 min The ringleader and seven other robbers, who were involved in stealing $6 million worth of jewelry from Kim Kardashian in her Paris hotel room on Oct. 3, 2016, have been found guilty.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
In 2012, the ringleader of the escaped prison gang, George Rivas, was put to death for the murder.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
For Carpenter, Pharrell designed a custom burgundy pinstriped tailcoat accented with crystal buttons, worn over a pinstriped bodysuit and paired with Chopard diamonds, the overall look creating the effect of a glamorous circus ringleader.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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“Ringleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringleader. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
ˈriŋ-ˌlēd-ər
: a leader especially of a group of persons who cause trouble
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