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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
Chase also worked internationally as a conductor and musical director for over 50 musicals and operas.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The legend began in 1903 with a humble saloon in Tampa where trolley conductors and cigar-factory workers ducked in for a slurp of strong coffee.
—Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Like orchestra conductors, business leaders shouldn’t rely on permanent team members.
—Nolan Hout, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Williams will succeed James Meena, who also serves as the Opera Carolina’s principal conductor, the Charlotte opera company announced on Monday.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The legend began in 1903 with a humble saloon in Tampa where trolley conductors and cigar-factory workers ducked in for a slurp of strong coffee.
—Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Like orchestra conductors, business leaders shouldn’t rely on permanent team members.
—Nolan Hout, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Williams will succeed James Meena, who also serves as the Opera Carolina’s principal conductor, the Charlotte opera company announced on Monday.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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After the initial report of Pérez's survival, Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the official Emergency Operations Center, later confirmed to the AP and the New York Times that Pérez had not been located.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at the one-story Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, said Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Center of Emergency Operations.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Pitt stars alongside Damson Idris, who plays a slick rookie driver, as well as Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Kim Bodnia.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the junction serves a practical purpose: a pit stop for hundreds of drivers a day, many from South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition features an original soundscape by musical composer Omar Zubair, who Tracy was acquainted with.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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American composer Philip Glass will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual World Soundtrack Awards on Oct. 15 and at a film music concert which will close the Film Fest Gent’s three-day Film Music Days 2025 on Oct. 16 in Ghent, Belgium.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Watercraft might not be safe, while some operators are not licensed or insured.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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But now’s your chance to pick up Kid Cudi’s actual home, because the Grammy-winning musician is looking to hand over the keys to his nearly 12-acre estate in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas for a dash under $8.5 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In contrast to the casinos across the bay, where risk is valued, the engineers, mathematicians, and chemists at the tech center work to eliminate risk, testing and researching airplane and airport design and managing safety in what the F.A.A. calls the National Airspace System, or NAS.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The City Council appointed engineer and businessman Carl Salas to serve in an interim capacity until a winner is declared.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Ukrainian leader has blamed Russia for the slow progress of talks, a sentiment echoed by his European backers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Outback Presents, North America’s leading independent, full-service promoter of live entertainment, has expanded its Board of Directors to include several prominent industry leaders.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Check out our guide to the best external hard drives.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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