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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
Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs, with Stephen Oremus serving as musical director and conductor.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
Right now, Lindor is the conductor, the connector, the catalyst and the cornerstone.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
In addition to producer and engineer Johns, Trustees Awards also were given to the late jazz piano giant Errol Garner and to composer, conductor and Dance Theater of Harlem co-founder Tania Leon.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Nhlanhla Mahlangu is both choral conductor and associate director.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
Right now, Lindor is the conductor, the connector, the catalyst and the cornerstone.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
In addition to producer and engineer Johns, Trustees Awards also were given to the late jazz piano giant Errol Garner and to composer, conductor and Dance Theater of Harlem co-founder Tania Leon.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Nhlanhla Mahlangu is both choral conductor and associate director.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Stevie Walker-Webb, Baltimore Center Stage artistic director Share this: Stevie Walker-Webb Baltimore Center Stage artistic director Subscribe to continue reading this article.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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This is apparent in the story of yet another polymath, this time, movie director Stanley Kubrick.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The car's handling became a bigger problem, with the driver reporting that the vehicle felt loose during a caution.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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And while safe-haven demand is certainly a driver, there’s another potential catalyst that could send prices soaring even higher: the revaluation of America’s gold reserves.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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What to expect: Charlotte Symphony will perform work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams in a 360-degree spatial audio experience.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Foster, 75, is a 16-time Grammy-winning composer and producer who has worked with Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, and many others.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its operators aim to handle 80 million passengers per year, with the first phase due to open in 2035.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The rapper and musician was embroiled in a felony case for two assault charges and had a potential 24 year prison sentence hanging over his head.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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There will be snacks after the concert and a time to meet the musicians.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Right now trends like the rise of AI have created a surge in demand for roles like prompt engineers, data ethicists, and tech policy advisors—positions that barely existed a few years ago.—
Jamie Wareham,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Black Badge Spectre, unlike its predecessors, is not powered by a 6.5-liter V-12, but that hasn’t stopped the engineers at Goodwood from getting more power out of the EV.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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The subpoenas requested the two union leaders produce documents by Feb. 20 that include any communication — emails, texts messages, Signal messages, WhatsApp messages or any other electronic messages — sent to or received from board members and Gates and Potter.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The north London side’s 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United on Saturday alongside Liverpool’s 2-0 victory at Manchester City the following day increased the gap between Arsenal and the league leaders to 11 points, although Arsenal have played one game fewer.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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