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as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations
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as in producer
a person who supervises the production of a stage show
the director of the drama club's next production will be a student
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Lee Kirk is both writer and director for the film, which follows three best friends on their journey to Los Angeles to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
The observations provide a deeper look at how the black hole’s activity varies in brightness over time, said Tuan Do, associate professor in the physics and astronomy department and deputy director of the Galactic Center Group at UCLA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The diagnostic core of autism comes down to differences in social interaction and communication, James McPartland, PhD, director of the Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic and the Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health, tells SELF.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Stevie Walker-Webb, Baltimore Center Stage artistic director
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
The observations provide a deeper look at how the black hole’s activity varies in brightness over time, said Tuan Do, associate professor in the physics and astronomy department and deputy director of the Galactic Center Group at UCLA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The diagnostic core of autism comes down to differences in social interaction and communication, James McPartland, PhD, director of the Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic and the Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health, tells SELF.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Stevie Walker-Webb, Baltimore Center Stage artistic director
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Stevie Walker-Webb Baltimore Center Stage artistic director
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—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
Noun
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General manager Chad Buchanan confirmed as much during an appearance on the Setting The Pace podcast.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, earlier this week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry insisted the team is not interested in trading the star defensive end.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of the awards ceremony, A.G. Cook — who executive produced Charli's Brat LP — won the BRITs producer of the year award, while Charli won songwriter of the year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Her eyes light up as The Substance producer Eric Fellner comes into view.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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That’s what a senior female executive confided in me recently.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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And the wider discussion surrounding the topic is one that a team source pushed back firmly on when asked about it on Friday morning, citing the fact that he hadn’t been medically cleared and that dialogue between team executives and the Canucks captain has been ongoing throughout this process.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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That would be lyricist Fred Ebb, playwright Terrence McNally and original star Chita Rivera, key figures behind the 1993 Broadway musical, alongside composer John Kander and stage director Harold Prince.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Emerson Haven, a 26-year-old stage director and student based in New York City, occasionally drinks in social settings, but often opts for a sober night out for health reasons.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
1 Jan. 2025
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Both the cardholder and the administrator have to consent to the arrangement, but the administrator doesn’t need to hold a financial power of attorney, since the card is funded with discrete deposits—not all of a holder’s assets.—
Lindsey Choo,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The administrators then allegedly confirmed they were notified the player was transgender, but denied her pleas to have the player removed.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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At the conclusion of an investigation, COPA will submit its findings and recommendations to the CPD superintendent.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The superintendent did not identify the suspect but described them as a school assistant.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.—
Wes Woods II,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Spotnitz serves as writing supervisor as well as executive producer, alongside Big Light’s Adrian Banyard.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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