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as in manager
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 producer
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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Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink Jess Ebert, founder and creative director of Four Story Interiors, drenched a dining room with average ceilings and low light in Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink to give it warmth and life, despite its smaller size.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
However, by late in the afternoon, several field center directors received confirmation from the White House that their probationary employees—of which there are more than 1,000 across the agency's headquarters and 10 field centers—would not be terminated.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
This is apparent in the story of yet another polymath, this time, movie director Stanley Kubrick.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
For more information, email the director at jcknvx@gmail.com.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
However, by late in the afternoon, several field center directors received confirmation from the White House that their probationary employees—of which there are more than 1,000 across the agency's headquarters and 10 field centers—would not be terminated.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
This is apparent in the story of yet another polymath, this time, movie director Stanley Kubrick.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
For more information, email the director at jcknvx@gmail.com.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
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However, earlier this week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry insisted the team is not interested in trading the star defensive end.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Morale at the agency is extremely low, the source said, as staff are crying in meetings and managers are trying to reassure their employees during a time of great uncertainty.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Natural wine usually comes from small-scale producers who prioritize biodynamic farming practices and eschew monoculture to create a product that highlights the nuances of terroir.—
Teddy Minford,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Pope, Dajan and Williams also serve as executive producers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, insurance executives in Florida have used financial workarounds to reward investors and themselves.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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And the wider discussion surrounding the topic is one that a team source pushed back firmly on when asked about it on Friday morning, citing the fact that he hadn’t been medically cleared and that dialogue between team executives and the Canucks captain has been ongoing throughout this process.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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That would be lyricist Fred Ebb, playwright Terrence McNally and original star Chita Rivera, key figures behind the 1993 Broadway musical, alongside composer John Kander and stage director Harold Prince.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Emerson Haven, a 26-year-old stage director and student based in New York City, occasionally drinks in social settings, but often opts for a sober night out for health reasons.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
1 Jan. 2025
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Both the cardholder and the administrator have to consent to the arrangement, but the administrator doesn’t need to hold a financial power of attorney, since the card is funded with discrete deposits—not all of a holder’s assets.—
Lindsey Choo,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The administrators then allegedly confirmed they were notified the player was transgender, but denied her pleas to have the player removed.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The superintendent did not identify the suspect but described them as a school assistant.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the conclusion of an investigation, COPA will submit its findings and recommendations to the CPD superintendent.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.—
Wes Woods II,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The study also found that people who work for pet-friendly companies enjoy better relationships with their peers and supervisors—making for a more harmonious and less stressful environment.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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