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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
When Barbra Streisand struggled with the replacement orchestrations during a recording session, the conductor had Cullen’s original scores on hand.
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Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Miss Manners congratulates you on having been invited to a splendid New Year’s Eve party — or perhaps on your new job as the conductor of a symphony orchestra.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Seiji Ozawa, classical conductor for the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Read Seiji Ozawa's obituary
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Born in China to Japanese parents, Ozawa shook up the classical music establishment when he was appointed to lead a top American orchestra in 1973.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Or how about the highly respected conductor (Cate Blanchett) in Tar who slowly loses her mind before she is reduced, for her various misappropriations, to conducting a humiliating ragtag orchestra of cosplayers?
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Miss Manners congratulates you on having been invited to a splendid New Year’s Eve party — or perhaps on your new job as the conductor of a symphony orchestra.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Seiji Ozawa, classical conductor for the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Read Seiji Ozawa's obituary
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Born in China to Japanese parents, Ozawa shook up the classical music establishment when he was appointed to lead a top American orchestra in 1973.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Or how about the highly respected conductor (Cate Blanchett) in Tar who slowly loses her mind before she is reduced, for her various misappropriations, to conducting a humiliating ragtag orchestra of cosplayers?
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
Noun
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More than 20 years later, Riklis’s loyal adaptation has opponents just as the book did, and even more so because of the nationality of its director.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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And that starts with a trio of other truly awful nominees: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Bobby Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The driver and sole occupant of the car had injuries that appeared to be related to the crash, but doctors later discovered he had also been shot in the head, the CHP said.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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While regular drivers are still enjoying the outstanding thermal management integration for an array of reasons that are always working in the background making this a tech-monster, the track-readiness is just another topic of excellence.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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European salons were nobility inviting composers into their homes to write and play music.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Behind the camera, Skiba pulls triple duty, also serving as editor and composer.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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On January 24, 1848, American carpenter and sawmill operator James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are tour operators who offer day trips from Veracruz (generally an all-day, 12-hour trip because of the long drive).—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jackman, for the record, also has learned the names of, and provided employment to, the veteran pair of Radio City Music Hall house organists, the musicians in his more-than-amply sized orchestra, his backup singers, his clutch of dancers.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Read: Bob Dylan’s carnival act For anyone who was questioning Chalamet’s commitment to playing Dylan—including potential Oscar voters—the night was proof that the actor’s engagement with the musician went beyond the pure confines of the cinematic role.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Last night on a community call, a representative of the army corps of engineers mentioned the 18 month timeline, which is what community members and the President mentioned today.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Rubens, the amiable, apparently unconcerned father played by Selton Mello, is an engineer.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Today leaders of the world’s largest technology platforms kissed the president’s ring.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Attendees who made it inside the Rotunda and were seated directly behind the lectern included Trump’s Cabinet nominees and senior officials, former presidents and vice presidents, GOP donors and tech industry leaders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Sundar Pichai.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a guide to all of Yarros’ books in order, grouped by series, plus what’s next for her dragon riders when Onyx Storm arrives on Jan. 21, 2025.—
Maggie Fremont,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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After all, Michelin included South Korean restaurant Eo in their 2019 guide to Seoul despite the owner, chef Eo Yun-gwon, asking them not to.—
Camille Knight,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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