directorial
adjective
di·rec·to·ri·al
də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
(ˌ)dī-
Examples of directorial in a Sentence
an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé
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The directorial debut of Jan de Bont, the movie ensured that Reeves, already known for Point Break, was seen as an action star, and Bullock, who was just breaking through, earned more work.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
Because as cynical as that reboot game is someone had to write a script, someone had to have a directorial vision, someone had to think about and perform the character, someone had to design a set.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
He is known for helming many iconic projects, including his directorial debut,This Is Spinal Tap (1984), plus Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992).
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Near the end of our conversation, Montgomery mentions calling three of Australia’s greatest living directors before starting production on his directorial film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Dec. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
Because as cynical as that reboot game is someone had to write a script, someone had to have a directorial vision, someone had to think about and perform the character, someone had to design a set.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
He is known for helming many iconic projects, including his directorial debut,This Is Spinal Tap (1984), plus Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992).
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Near the end of our conversation, Montgomery mentions calling three of Australia’s greatest living directors before starting production on his directorial film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for directorial
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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directorial. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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