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as in managers
a person who manages or directs something
the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations
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as in producers
a person who supervises the production of a stage show
the director of the drama club's next production will be a student
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Recent Examples of directors
Two city directors were absent.
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Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
This year’s selections focused on characters as a core driver of IP competitiveness, recognizing the actors who portrayed beloved characters alongside the directors, producers and writers who brought them to life.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Nathaniel Rateliff has joined the board of directors for Farm Aid.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
The social dimension assessed the share of women on the board of directors and the existence of a human rights policy.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Rhine produced the film alongside directors Kenny Gage and Devon Downs (Cynthia).
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of his scripts are sitting with directors.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
One of our art directors, Wendell Dalit, his joke was like, 'More spec!
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
The new Netflix documentary, from directors Max Gershberg and Jacob Rogal, takes viewers back in time, when America faced off against the Soviet Union in a hockey semifinal game.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
This year’s selections focused on characters as a core driver of IP competitiveness, recognizing the actors who portrayed beloved characters alongside the directors, producers and writers who brought them to life.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Nathaniel Rateliff has joined the board of directors for Farm Aid.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
The social dimension assessed the share of women on the board of directors and the existence of a human rights policy.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Rhine produced the film alongside directors Kenny Gage and Devon Downs (Cynthia).
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of his scripts are sitting with directors.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
One of our art directors, Wendell Dalit, his joke was like, 'More spec!
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
The new Netflix documentary, from directors Max Gershberg and Jacob Rogal, takes viewers back in time, when America faced off against the Soviet Union in a hockey semifinal game.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directors
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The funding round draws support from major alternative asset managers, signaling a shift in how the private sector views advanced nuclear deployment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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People with non-linear paths often worry about how their experience and qualifications will be perceived by hiring managers, investors, or senior leaders.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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His only stipulation — which the producers insist was unnecessary — was that no downdraft blast his direction while climbing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other musicians, stage directors, choreographers and dancers may be invited in.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Wayne Township also offers a three-year apprenticeship program, and administrators are pursuing virtual work opportunities for students for whom transportation could be a barrier.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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School administrators are preparing for immigration-enforcement operations at pickup and drop-off.—
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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If that number is amount is exceeded, and some schools have reached that point in Metro Detroit, superintendents need to ask state officials for additional emergency days or start scheduling makeup days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The supervisors also voted on a spending plan for the money, which would have the largest chunk of funds go to care for uninsured residents.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Warren establishes a Kempo Goju dojo in Kosovo Outside Kempo Goju, Warren served as a Wisconsin state trooper, and in 2000, his supervisors offered him an opportunity to travel to Europe to train police in Štrpce, Kosovo.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directors. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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