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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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Recent Examples of director
But amid the stories of destruction and despair, the film also promises a vision of a better world, of a future where Israelis and Palestinians, like the directors of this documentary, can work together towards justice and freedom.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Both films were nominated for best European film, director and screenplay as well as actress, for Karla Sofia Gascón in Emilia Pérez and Tilda Swinton in The Room Next Door.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Scott Cooper serves as writer and director on Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Both films were nominated for best European film, director and screenplay as well as actress, for Karla Sofia Gascón in Emilia Pérez and Tilda Swinton in The Room Next Door.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Scott Cooper serves as writer and director on Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
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My phone pings with an email from our building manager down in the city.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortunately, hiring managers have begun to learn that, and degree requirements have been dropping in many fields.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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So, too, has increasing distrust of public health authorities among libertarians and conservatives, some of whom also frame raw milk as a way to support local producers.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Owen himself then thanked those who have been essential to the group’s success, including producer Harold Shedd, who was in attendance.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The filing also addresses the company's ongoing administrative proceedings with the SEC and the settlement of a lawsuit filed by a former executive.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In District 10, Batra, a former Intel and IBM executive, also faced a rematch of sorts as the City Council appointed him to the vacant seat in 2023 over several candidates, including Casey.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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You May Also Like The opening ceremony was created by artistic director Thomas Jolly, a French actor and stage director with experience with large-scale productions.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 July 2024
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That arrived when stage director, playwright and RTA volunteer Brent Buell (portrayed by Oscar nominee Raci) introduced Kewdar and Bentley to Maclin and other alums from the prison system over breakfast six years into the development process.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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Rocco, a retired teacher and administrator for the district has been a board member for over nine years.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Al Schmidt, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania As Pennsylvania's top elections administrator, Schmidt has endured a particularly tumultuous campaign cycle.Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a letter sent to football players and their families, Kelly Lara, an assistant district superintendent, said two incidents occurred involving racist speech made toward, and about, a Black teammate.Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The question asks whether to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of top state officials who would step into the governor’s role under extreme circumstances.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Part of that was likely due to city councils or boards of supervisors in certain municipalities and jurisdictions having different meeting schedules.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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While working as the music supervisor on the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, Jones met Michael Jackson, and thus began his most fruitful collaboration.Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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