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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
One is Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Class of 2007, a pops conductor formerly with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra who now has stints with the Detroit, Dallas and Pacific symphonies.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This team was a laser light show on offense, once again being orchestrated by Pat White, who was the perfect conductor in Rodriguez's spread system.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
He is joined in the task by jury members, German conductor and musician Frank Strobel and German actress Martina Gedeck.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
In 2024, Finnish-Filipino conductor and pianist Tarmo Peltokoski was named incoming music director for the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the youngest person to ever hold that title.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This team was a laser light show on offense, once again being orchestrated by Pat White, who was the perfect conductor in Rodriguez's spread system.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
He is joined in the task by jury members, German conductor and musician Frank Strobel and German actress Martina Gedeck.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
In 2024, Finnish-Filipino conductor and pianist Tarmo Peltokoski was named incoming music director for the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the youngest person to ever hold that title.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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Amtrak police responded to Sunday’s stabbing, the company’s communications director told CNN, and an investigation is underway.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Ednar Dayanghirang, director of the Office of Civil Defense in a nearby southern region, said more than 100 students attending morning flag-raising ceremonies sustained bruises and some fainted in panic at different elementary and high schools.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The driver of the other car ran after the crash, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.—
Victoria Ballard,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not long after, a composer texted to say how the same director had just brought up his name and love for the short.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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No data center operator, in my view, will take first-of-a-kind risk on SMRs, and there are none currently operational at the moment outside China and Russia.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Demand has accelerated so quickly that ERCOT, the operator of most of Texas' power grid, recently approved tougher requirements for data centers seeking to connect to the system.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For Black musicians, this often means softening hard or sharp edges with safe, major-key chords.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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In the ’80s, a young Parrish, a native of Chicago’s South Side, the son of record-loving parents and the nephew of a jazz musician, was immersed in sound.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
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Schloesser and the two other Amazon engineers who spoke at the hearings, Liesl Wigand and Darius Irani, are part of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Challengers include fellow Democrats Myla Rahman, executive director of a nonprofit that provides vision care to communities that are underserved, and David Sedlik, an aerospace sales engineer.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In 1940, French President General Charles de Gaulle checked in to conduct war meetings with US and British leaders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Then be sure to read our picks of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky, along with our beginner's guide to observing the moon!—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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