a preeminent archeologist.
a star figure skater.
a stellar performance.
a stellar role.
he is ahead by a pawn.
his leadership inspired the team.
our greatest statesmen.
prima ballerina.
prima donna.
the country's leading poet.
the leading edge of technology.
the leading man.
the leading team in the pennant race.
the starring role.
we rode in the leading car.