DIRECTORIAL Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

directorial

adjective

də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

Definition of directorial

as in administrative

suited for or relating to the directing of things an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé

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Recent Examples of directorial The Catch, which co-stars Chris Pine and Sissy Spacek, is McCary’s first directorial feat since 2017’s Brigsby Bear. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 With her effervescent directorial debut, Meyer announces herself as a cinematic Caterpillar for the Alice in Wonderlands of our time. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Swift was first linked to her feature-film directorial debut in 2021, and fans are still waiting for that project to materialize. — Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 The crime thriller marks the Argo filmmaker’s first directorial project since 2023’s Air. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directorial

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Albany police said Gallimore has been suspended without pay while the outcome of administrative action against him remains pending.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Israel’s military operates in all parts of the territory, and Palestinians suspected of militancy can be held without charge for months or years under what’s known as administrative detention.

— Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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The 1-0 defeat of Chelsea the following August saw Arsene Wenger secure his first victory over managerial rival Jose Mourinho at the 14th attempt.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Summary The Philadelphia Phillies clinched a dramatic 7-6 extra-innings win against the Toronto Blue Jays, sparked by a controversial managerial call.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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