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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
Michael Bearden, a music director, keyboardist, arranger, conductor and composer, joins the creative team as music director for the first time.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Masur's reign as artistic leader and primary conductor began with the 2019-'20 season.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
The ensemble, led by the conductor Thomas Wilkins, spotlights works by Black artists, both current and antecedent, which explore facets of the African artistic diaspora.
—The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Masur's reign as artistic leader and primary conductor began with the 2019-'20 season.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
The ensemble, led by the conductor Thomas Wilkins, spotlights works by Black artists, both current and antecedent, which explore facets of the African artistic diaspora.
—The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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But this also underscores the director’s challenge with the rest of the film.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Of the cast, Judy Greer stands out as the flustered but patient substitute pageant director and mom who learns to raise her voice in support of the kids the church wants to avoid and leave behind.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For years, car safety experts and everyday drivers have bemoaned the loss of the humble button.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Essentially, my ideal gaming headset has the tech to specialize in gaming while having the versatility to be a daily driver.Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The acclaimed composer, musician and producer died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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From breathing new creative life into Frank Sinatra and Count Basie’s careers in the 1960s, making Michael Jackson a solo star with Off the Wall and Thriller and becoming one of the first major black composers of film scores, Jones was a towering figure in the modern music industry.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tech giant helmed by Mark Zuckerberg was in the process of hammering out a deal with the operator of a nuclear power plant that would have provided electricity for a new data center.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Call him your favorite musician’s favorite musician.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the grand tradition of Pink Floyd, a round screen hovered above the stage for film reels and closeups of musicians.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the real surprise, for a grand touring car whose engineers placed an emphasis on providing easy, comfortable speed is the transmission calibration.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Publishing the Needle live during election night depends on computer systems managed by the company’s engineers, some of whom are a part of the Times’s Tech Guild currently on strike, the election analytics team said in an update Tuesday morning.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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In closed-door meetings, House Speaker Mike Johnson was nominated for the role for his first full term, and Republican senators selected Sen. John Thune to be their next leader.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nix, a captain and budding leader, on Wednesday took a long, deep breath before answering a question about Forsyth and his demeanor since Sunday.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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With this in mind, 538 is here to offer you a guide for knowing whether a state might be in play as votes are tallied.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here's a comprehensive guide on how to boost your sales strategy effectively: 1.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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