CONDUCTOR Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

conductor

noun

Definition of conductor

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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as in driver

a person who collects money or fares on a train or bus She asked the train's conductor when they would arrive at the next station.

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Recent Examples of conductor The conductor couldn’t stop fast enough to avoid them, colliding at about 38 miles per hour. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Life Is a Dream pairs Hopkins’ compositions with performances by conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 10 July 2026 It is performed by Grammy Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel and ⁠the Philharmonia Orchestra. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026 The music is performed by Grammy-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductor

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Noun

Washington remembers meeting with Current executive director of community relations DePrice Taylor when she was first hired in 2022 about how Kansas City’s Eastside could get free soccer opportunities.

— PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
At Karlovy Vary Film Festival this week, the 10 participants of Future Frames – the program for young European directors – were joined by Greek director Christos Nikou as their mentor.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of director

Noun

Even in Moscow, extraordinary scenes are emerging of cars and trucks lining up outside gas stations, with some drivers waiting for hours with no guarantee of being able to fill up.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The fireworks event is an important economic driver in a year when Big Bear saw less snow than usual during its peak winter months, the travel organization said.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of driver

Noun

The operator allegedly made more than $90,000 in profits on the trades, although most of that money was frozen by Kalshi after the bets were flagged as suspicious.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Atlantia was the controlling shareholder in motorway operator Autostrade per l’Italia at the time of the disaster which killed 43 people when their vehicles plunged from the flyover.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of operator

Noun

The musician will be preoccupied with the Distracted AF tour, which will visit a number of American and Canadian cities from October through December.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
The annual event will recognize the best new and upcoming actors, musicians and artists who are taking the industry by storm.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 July 2026

Definition of musician

Noun

Annlie Huang and Tiffany Vera-Castro were the audio engineers.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 10 July 2026
The systems are typically activated by a switch, which communicates with rapid shutdown devices to reduce the voltage to the panels, said Ryan Mayfield, chief engineer and founder of Mayfield Renewables, which specializes in solar energy.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of engineer

Noun

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Rock House is not only a reminder of Alexander’s achievements, a planter, blacksmith and leader of the American Revolution in Mecklenburg County, but also the enslavement of at least 17 people that occurred there.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

Vogue Business speaks to a host of industry insiders and career guides on how to be the one who secures it.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Other excursions, such as walking tours with knowledgeable local guides and active pursuits like kayaking and snorkeling, are also available—though many guests simply wandered on their own or borrowed snorkeling gear from the ship.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

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