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Definition of leading : 1. Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example.
2. of Lead.
3. Suggestion; hint; example.
4. The act of guiding, directing, governing, or enticing; guidance.

Synonyms:

purposeful, numero uno, grand, supereminent, main, arch, great, clock, preeminent, starring, capital, knowledge, tip, steer, the blocks, famed, up, big, come, primal, stellar, jumper lead, first, overbearing, major, overriding, front, prior, leaders, pencil lead, dead heat, key, top, primary, lead-in, lede, premier, atomic number 82, ahead, jumper cable, high, popular, drop back, come in, hint, guiding, wind, lead story, famous, spark advance, dash, central, trail, leadership, advance, greatest, lead, overmastering, track, directive, cardinal, well-known, leash, booster cable, confidential information, false start, prime, number one, tether, baton, directional, notorious, highest, prima, in the lead

empowering, authorizing, pressuring, motivating, prejudicing, powering, biasing, predominating, influencing, affecting, swaying

high-flying, huge, distinguished, brilliant, successful, triumphant, thriving

influential, masterful, important, authoritative, motivational, prejudicial, powerful

principal, head, star

conducting, bossing, mastering, lording

crowning, furthest, foremost, maximum, consummate, champion, king, choice, chief, signal, dominant, controlling, best, most, sovereign, superior, elite, master, A-1, eminent, above, predominant, paramount, quintessential, ruling, furthermost, senior, chosen, uppermost, supreme, better, commanding, headmost, zenith, ascendant

front-most, facial, vanguard, frontal

foregoing, avant-garde, introduction, preceding, prelude, antecedent

heading

forerunning, introducing, anteceding, trail-blazing, heading off, anticipating, antedating, predating, foreshadowing, pioneering

bridling, presiding, executing, steering, supervising, administering, directing, ordering, piloting, superintending, managing, governing, overseeing, disciplining, dominating, harnessing

Usage examples:

• Isaac saw that they were leading him into a large encampment. - "Betty Zane", Zane Grey.
• They had no idea where he was leading them as they stepped into Simon's boat. - "Men Called Him Master", Elwyn Allen Smith.
• I have been leading a false life; I have not been fit to write to you before to- day. - "The New Magdalen", Wilkie Collins.