Synonyms:
leading(p), prima(p), star(p), starring(p), stellar(a)
Meaning: indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
Synonyms:
leading(a), preeminent
Meaning: greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist"
Synonyms:
leading
Meaning: going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way; "we rode in the leading car"; "the leading edge of technology"
Synonyms:
ahead(p), in_the_lead, leading
Meaning: having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"
Usage examples
They were leading the bear between them.
Then they struck a trail leading up a hillside.
There was a trap-door leading down into the house.
Dr. Duffield, both leading authorities at Princeton University.
The footsteps had turned the corner leading to the floor above.
"Here's the other," said Joe, leading the way down the corridor.
With Marjorie leading Star, they made their way through the woods.
"The Queen of Hearts," announced Aunt Allison, leading her forward.
A woman dressed in purple, leading a little child without any hat?"
Many of the leading families, anticipating serious trouble, moved away.