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as in patriarch
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as in manager
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Recent Examples of gaffer
Available for just a day, Ripley and his gaffer, Mathias Peralta, used their own bulbs in the room’s fixtures to allow Peters 360-degree filming.
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2024
What if the gaffer had the same assault happen as a child?
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
His production designer quit and his gaffer (lighting) died.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
While working as a gaffer on a commercial, the director of photography and cinematographer had a family emergency, giving Frohna the opportunity to lead the project.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2024
What if the gaffer had the same assault happen as a child?
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
His production designer quit and his gaffer (lighting) died.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
While working as a gaffer on a commercial, the director of photography and cinematographer had a family emergency, giving Frohna the opportunity to lead the project.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaffer
Noun
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This, after patriarch Antonio LaSpada opened the family’s first Atlantic City hoagie shop in 1938.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Tapia’s grieving family has been demanding that Anderson face upgraded charges ever since their family patriarch died.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday, manager Alex Cora offered a vague answer when asked whether Bregman would play second.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, prospective homeowners can connect directly with the community managers at 913-777-6365.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Snowden has been the skipper of the Truman since December 2023.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The skipper thinks Domínguez will be an impactful switch-hitter for years to come, but there’s room for growth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first 110-mile segment, known to many old-timers as the Bobtail, was built in just 18 months at a cost of $62 million by a tough-as-nails former Fort Lauderdale mayor, Col. Thomas Manuel.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Audrey sees anybody new in the silo — plus some old-timers like Eater — as a drain on the dwindling food supplies.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 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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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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The Duke is the true tale of an eccentric oldster who, in 1961, stole a Francisco Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
28 Apr. 2022
Noun
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English Meaning: Son of the steward, according to Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Grayson, Grey, Gray Famous Namesakes: With this spelling, there is singer Greyson Chance and skateboarder Greyson Fletcher.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Along with being a sports hero, the College Football Hall of Famer also became a steward of the city of New Orleans.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Gaffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaffer. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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