1
as in director
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conductor
Ryan is the 12th conductor for the Charlotte Symphony, which was founded in 1932.
—
Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Nine soloists and six conductors will give their San Diego Symphony debut performances between October and next June.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Electric grid improvements include building three new feeders, or conductor lines, from the Rosedale substation to the University of Kansas Medical Center.
—Sofi Zeman
january 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The metacognitive state vector informs a control system that acts as the conductor, telling it to switch modes to System 2.
—Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conductor
Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Nine soloists and six conductors will give their San Diego Symphony debut performances between October and next June.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Electric grid improvements include building three new feeders, or conductor lines, from the Rosedale substation to the University of Kansas Medical Center.
—Sofi Zeman
january 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The metacognitive state vector informs a control system that acts as the conductor, telling it to switch modes to System 2.
—Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conductor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
Noun
-
As art director at the time, I was charged with the cover of the first edition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
-
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Great for gym sessions, short runs, and all-day wear, this sneaker is a no-brainer daily driver shoe.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Tanya Miller, Hallandale Beach Insensitive and stupid The only result of an English-only driving test will be millions of unlicensed and uninsured drivers on our roads.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
McIntosh, a brilliant composer who has a sideline as a virtuoso early-music violinist, revelled in the microtonal shadings that Feldman built into his notation.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The bill, if passed, would also require a nuclear facility operator to file an environmental feasibility report to IDEM, according to the Indiana General Assembly website.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Eddie Bauer stores nationwide, including in Southern California, may soon close amid reports that its operator is preparing to file for bankruptcy.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
My siblings are lawyers, a chef, a social worker, a musician, a veteran, a nurse practitioner, and a college professor and author.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
-
Alex Warren, a singer-songwriter who rose to fame on TikTok, is among the many talented musicians who earned nominations at the 2026 Grammy Awards.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Six months ago, Francis Ndung’u Ndarua went to Russia on the promise of a job as an electrical engineer.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Doha is also attractive as a base for engineers from South Asia, the executive added, as immigration uncertainty in the US looms large for foreign talent.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Chinese leader’s comments were made privately in 2024.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The news that the complaint was deemed not credible and of the allegations within the complaint comes from a new letter given to the top leaders in the Senate and House Intelligence committees.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
-
But for those who didn’t download Duolingo in time or are unfamiliar with how Bad Bunny became a global phenomenon, NBC News has an unofficial guide to the performer ahead of his big show.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
