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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"
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greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement;
"our greatest statesmen"
"the country's leading poet"
"a preeminent archeologist"
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going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way;
"we rode in the leading car"
"the leading edge of technology"
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having the leading position or higher score in a contest;
"he is ahead by a pawn"
"the leading team in the pennant race"