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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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Recent Examples of director
Piper reunites with director Simon Stone following her performance in Yerma at The Young Vic, which saw her win an Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
The director allowed the girls to shoot the intimacy of their homes and play world, while being very aware of her responsibility as a filmmaker with direct access to young subjects.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
For more than 30 years, Quentin Tarantino has been among the most famous directors not only of his generation, but of all time.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The book included additional details about the incident, as told to Low by Guto Harri, who was communications director for former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his time as Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
The director allowed the girls to shoot the intimacy of their homes and play world, while being very aware of her responsibility as a filmmaker with direct access to young subjects.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
For more than 30 years, Quentin Tarantino has been among the most famous directors not only of his generation, but of all time.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The book included additional details about the incident, as told to Low by Guto Harri, who was communications director for former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his time as Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
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Then, tailor a concise highlights summary for your manager before performance conversations.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Give staff a point person to contact Every workplace should designate an onsite manager to be an immigration point person, Stevenson said.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the law is also an indicator of the poor health of the industry itself, as some producers look for a way to put the dream of that perfect vintage on hold.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The New York Giants parted with a longtime high-ranking executive just one day after introducing John Harbaugh as head coach.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unlike some executives, Hunn often hits the streets, attending virtually every event sponsored by CalOptima to educate and provide medical services to the public — including local fairs and back-to-school programs.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Other musicians, stage directors, choreographers and dancers may be invited in.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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In 1992, stage director and producer Scott Ross, his older brother, Sam, and his father, Ray, boldly established the only brick-and-mortar theater in all of Gwinnett County.—
Danielle Charbonneau,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hospital administrators immediately put Hannah in a secluded room with someone at the door to keep all visitors out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Local boards of education The former superintendent of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Calvin Watts, earned the most among employees for local boards of education collecting $875,000 last fiscal year.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a message to parents, the superintendent said for any student who helps a neighbor or family member, that time may also count toward community service hours.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Placer County supervisors said in a statement after the vote that California's affordable housing laws left them with no option but to approve the project.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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His lawsuit argued that the LAPD was ultimately responsible under what is known as a Monell claim, which can hold supervisors liable for the actions of lower-ranking officers if it can be proven that the behavior was part of a long-standing custom or practice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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