leading
word · lemma: lead
Definition
Most important, best known, or most successful in a particular field. It can also describe someone or something that is ahead of others.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before a noun: 'a leading company', 'a leading role', 'the leading cause'. It is common in news, business, science, and formal descriptions. Don't confuse adjectival 'leading' with the verb form in 'She is leading the team,' which describes an action.
Example Sentences
Smoking is a leading cause of lung disease.
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She works for a leading tech company.
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He got the leading role in the school play.
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She’s one of the leading experts in climate science right now.
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Our team is leading by ten points, so don’t relax yet.
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The report highlights the leading reasons people leave the company.
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