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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
Honors Harriet Tubman, an Underground Railroad conductor and Union spy during the Civil War.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
In a surprise move, Colorado Symphony conductor Peter Oundjian will make his Vail debut with a performance of composer Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto, which will feature soloist Anne-Marie McDermott.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Equally important has been identifying a player who can bring more craft in that area of the pitch — a conductor.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Rather than being a virtuoso musician, the role has become more akin to that of a conductor.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
In a surprise move, Colorado Symphony conductor Peter Oundjian will make his Vail debut with a performance of composer Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto, which will feature soloist Anne-Marie McDermott.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Equally important has been identifying a player who can bring more craft in that area of the pitch — a conductor.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Rather than being a virtuoso musician, the role has become more akin to that of a conductor.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
Noun
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This summer will represent another opportunity for player trading, this time with Jason Wilcox operating as the club’s director of football.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Who is directing Black Panther 3? Coogler, the director of the first two Black Panther movies, is returning to helm the third installment.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Changes in economic policy have been major drivers of employment.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Cinematographer Roger Deakins gave the feature a stunning cinematic style that felt almost live-action, and composer John Powell added a sweeping score to the narrative.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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The music cue from composer John Morris is a deliberate homage to Maurice Jarre's score from the grandaddy of all dune-traversing movies, Sir David Lean's 1962 Oscar winner for Best Picture, Lawrence of Arabia.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Within minutes of their arrival, a party of officers, soldiers, and operators based at Clifden’s big wireless station came laboring across the muddy ground.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Featuring an ever-shifting lineup of New York-area musicians like keyboardist Bernie Worrell, singer Syd Straw, guitarist Arto Lindsay, bassist Bill Laswell, and drummer Anton Fier, the Palominos were Sweet’s induction into the life of a traveling musician.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Morgan Wallen’s First Wallen is now the first musician in history to chart 30 or more songs on the Hot 100 in three separate weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Born in San Francisco in 1980, Jackson is the son of a college instructor and technology engineer.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The engineers of Project Kuiper are also focused on sustainability.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This situation led me to ask a deeper question: How do other women navigating ongoing medical conditions continue to show up consistently and effectively as leaders?—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Progressives have been complaining about Democratic Party leaders putting their thumbs on the scale since at least the 2016 primary between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Our guide pulls out a cowrie shell, a gleaming charm sitting in the middle of her hand.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, James Horncastle gives you the background on River Plate.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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