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as in patriarch
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as in manager
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Recent Examples of gaffer
For example, the gaffer, Thomas Garreau, really found a solution for this quarry shot.
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Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
But the Colorado gaffer was not alone in shrinking in the moment.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But productions have been slow to resume in the L.A. area, meaning that people all up and down the entertainment industry—from actors to editors to gaffers to production assistants—have less discretionary income.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Affected residents include Hollywood prop masters, dolly grip operators, and gaffers.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
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Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
But the Colorado gaffer was not alone in shrinking in the moment.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But productions have been slow to resume in the L.A. area, meaning that people all up and down the entertainment industry—from actors to editors to gaffers to production assistants—have less discretionary income.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Affected residents include Hollywood prop masters, dolly grip operators, and gaffers.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaffer
Noun
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But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Bello) and son Cane (Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both Mavs general manager Nico Harrison and Dumont have stated the team has no intentions of leaving Dallas.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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While Rice’s ability to punish baseballs landed him a somewhat regular spot in the Yanks’ lineup, his versatility offers a nice bonus to the skipper.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Will Venable appreciated the support following his first win as Sox skipper.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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For decades, old-timers like me figured there was just no way anyone could get to 894.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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From Matt Damon’s anxious pickpocket to Carl Reiner’s old-timer master of disguise, each member of the gang is unforgettable in their own way, and the precision with which Soderbergh arranges them during the big heist is hugely satisfying every time.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Speaking to Rolling Stone, White Lotus‘ music supervisor Gabe Hilfer, who joined for Season Two, said the uproar meant people cared about the show.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the Sheriff’s Office asked county supervisors for permission to spend up to $760,000 on the contract with Verogen, a San Diego biotechnology startup that two years ago was acquired by the Dutch conglomerate Qiagen for $150 million.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Who among us oldsters doesn’t enjoy a good VFX-costume parlay?—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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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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In 2003, Lauren sold the Giallo Modena–colored F50 to its current stewards.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the race director’s event notes for each race remind the competitors that the stewards will invalidate a lap during qualifying and the race when a driver fails to stay within track limits.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Gaffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaffer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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