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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a leading man" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to the main male actor in a film, play, or other performance, often implying a prominent or heroic role.
Example: "In the latest blockbuster, the leading man delivered a powerful performance that captivated audiences worldwide."
Alternatives: "main actor" or "star male performer".
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"He's also a leading man.
At least not as a leading man.
He felt like a leading man.
Garfield does look like a leading man.
This role was Rajnikanth's first as a leading man.
Danny Aiello has never been a leading man.
Despite Lloyd's success, he has never been a leading man.
I no longer saw myself as a leading man.
The two shows even shared a leading man, Mathew Baynton.
She could emasculate a leading man from 100 paces.
'I am a leading man,' he points out.
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