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as in patriarch
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as in manager
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Recent Examples of gaffer
What if the gaffer had the same assault happen as a child?
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
His production designer quit and his gaffer (lighting) died.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
While working as a gaffer on a commercial, the director of photography and cinematographer had a family emergency, giving Frohna the opportunity to lead the project.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
Now everyone, including lighting gaffers, carpenters, production assistants, wardrobe, hair and makeup artists, zombie extras, gun wranglers, and all who bring movies and TV to life or not can go to work again.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 12 Nov. 2023
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
His production designer quit and his gaffer (lighting) died.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
While working as a gaffer on a commercial, the director of photography and cinematographer had a family emergency, giving Frohna the opportunity to lead the project.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
Now everyone, including lighting gaffers, carpenters, production assistants, wardrobe, hair and makeup artists, zombie extras, gun wranglers, and all who bring movies and TV to life or not can go to work again.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 12 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaffer
Noun
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This, after patriarch Antonio LaSpada opened the family’s first Atlantic City hoagie shop in 1938.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Tapia’s grieving family has been demanding that Anderson face upgraded charges ever since their family patriarch died.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, manager Alex Cora offered a vague answer when asked whether Bregman would play second.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, prospective homeowners can connect directly with the community managers at 913-777-6365.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The boss man certainly has a soft spot for the graybeard – and Whitworth literally has a graying beard – who's been so exceptional over the years while protecting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, which is only a small part of what he's meant to the Rams.—
Nate Davis,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2022
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Immediately, four dogs bound out of a modest pine log cabin, barking their fool heads off; there's George, a fluffy Newfoundland with a graybeard's tired face; Bunny, an Old English sheepdog; and Shih Tzus Clementine and Bear, the latter of whom cannot and will not be befriended.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Sep. 2021
Noun
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New skipper Will Venable looks to bring stability to the role.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Heck, even longtime AL skipper Terry Francona came out of retirement to manage the Reds.—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The first 110-mile segment, known to many old-timers as the Bobtail, was built in just 18 months at a cost of $62 million by a tough-as-nails former Fort Lauderdale mayor, Col. Thomas Manuel.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Audrey sees anybody new in the silo — plus some old-timers like Eater — as a drain on the dwindling food supplies.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yes, but: Though the modems were reliable and connected only briefly to online systems, the SOS has nonetheless encouraged eliminating them, Fitzgerald noted in a presentation to supervisors last month.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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At that time, KC Pet Project appointed a supervisor of animal health and public safety administrator.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Folks back in the day had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz. 36.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 May 2023
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The Duke is the true tale of an eccentric oldster who, in 1961, stole a Francisco Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
28 Apr. 2022
Noun
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School boards play a pivotal role as a unifying voice in public education, shaping the landscape of educational excellence within communities while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.—
Kristi Peterson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Those traveling without kids will want to know about The Sanctuary, an adults-only retreat on the top deck with lounge chairs, spa food, steward service, and open-air massage options.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Gaffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaffer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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