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as in director
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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Recent Examples of conductor
In an email, the conductor celebrated the performance as a kind of cross-tribal outreach.
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Adali Schell, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Dinur was assistant and then resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra through 2023 before moving on to further his career.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
The digital revolution of the early eighties prompted the record companies and their stables of conductors, orchestras, soloists, and opera singers to redo the entire repertory once more.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
His four wives, daughter Alexa, and half-brother Alex, a conductor, share family stories, while entertainment execs and musicians like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and P!nk talk about Joel’s impact on rock ‘n’ roll.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 18 July 2025
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Adali Schell, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Dinur was assistant and then resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra through 2023 before moving on to further his career.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
The digital revolution of the early eighties prompted the record companies and their stables of conductors, orchestras, soloists, and opera singers to redo the entire repertory once more.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
His four wives, daughter Alexa, and half-brother Alex, a conductor, share family stories, while entertainment execs and musicians like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and P!nk talk about Joel’s impact on rock ‘n’ roll.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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Still, the state of regional bus service remains a concern, according to Megan Owens, executive director of the regional advocacy group Transportation Riders United.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Almost 700 crashes have been caused by drowsy semi-truck drivers statewide since 2015, resulting in around 350 injuries and two fatalities, according to the release.—
Annie Goldman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Allegations in the federal lawsuit include: The Department of State penalized Jonny's Road Testing for failing to meet reporting deadlines related to driver testing information, despite acknowledging systemic failures in the software system the department required driver testing companies to use.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton and Jan Hooks rounded out the cast, while composer Danny Elfman marked the first of his many collaborations with Burton.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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Sonic contributions are equally bold, largely divided between very different original-score elements created in Bolivia and England by composers Cergio Prudencio and Dave Graham, respectively.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Oracle is one of the largest data center operators in the country.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Panday stars as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Nearby, Peacock Alley Lounge—the beating heart of the hotel–now feels more like a salon, with musicians playing nightly and guests craning for a closer look at the intricate ceiling.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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The Falls are the only natural obstruction on the 981 miles of the Ohio River, prompting engineers to build the McAlpine Locks and Dam for the safe passage of ships.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Stripe’s Culture Of Internal Users Stripe built early velocity by treating its own engineers as customers.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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More than 100 people packed a community meeting with Cincinnati leaders Tuesday night that had been scheduled before the fight.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Austin arts leaders are partnering with businesses, governments and backers in refreshing, unprecedented ways.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Over time, assay came to specifically refer to testing the content or quality of metal or ore.. Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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More information about the Wisconsin State Fair For more information on state fair logistics, check out our guide to ticket deals, carry-in policies and more.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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