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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
The film starred Albert Finney as a Dublin bus conductor obsessed with Oscar Wilde and amateur theater.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
The assailant, who said nothing during the attack and had no interaction with the conductor beforehand, ran out of the station.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Also on hand will be beloved Bay Area performer and personality Peaches Christ as well as conductor Edwin Outwater.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
In the modern era, since 63-year-old President Franklin Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the beginning of his unprecedented fourth term, former presidents have rivaled symphony orchestra conductors, popes, and Supreme Court Justices in their longevity.
—Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
The assailant, who said nothing during the attack and had no interaction with the conductor beforehand, ran out of the station.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Also on hand will be beloved Bay Area performer and personality Peaches Christ as well as conductor Edwin Outwater.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
In the modern era, since 63-year-old President Franklin Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the beginning of his unprecedented fourth term, former presidents have rivaled symphony orchestra conductors, popes, and Supreme Court Justices in their longevity.
—Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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Since its debut, the Mission: Impossible franchise has become a global cultural force, spanning eight films, five directors, and billions in box office revenue.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Television ‘The Last of Us’ director on Ellie and Dina’s relationship: ‘This is not just a crush’ May 4, 2025 The stakes in Season 1 were very clear — get Ellie to where she can be used to make a cure — even if they were subverted in the end.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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It was not known what led up to the crash or if any other drivers were hurt.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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If a collision results in serious injury or death, however, drivers can still sue for pain and suffering.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The composer with the most radical influence on the second half of the 20th century, John Cage, was born and grew up here.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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This trumpet player and composer, Rob Mazurek, plays with percussionist Chad Taylor in the band Chicago Underground.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Inertia is essential for utility operators to fix sudden changes in frequency caused by changes in generation or consumption (50 cycles in Europe and 60 cycles in the United States).—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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This summer, Stewart is slated to perform at Glastonbury as one of the oldest musicians to play there.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Swift, is a billionaire mogul, a musician, a producer, and a beacon of female empowerment.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Each driver with a Honda engine has an engineer monitoring their car’s performance.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Qamar was a teacher for almost 12 years in Fairfax County, Suhail Karman was an engineer, and Saba Karman worked in the wedding design business for over 10 years.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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However, today’s tech leaders’ political positions are a mixed bag.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The four European leaders jointly visited Kyiv last week and have been calling for Trump to back new sanctions on Russia.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Guests have private vehicles and partner with a tracker/guide team for the duration of their stay.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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