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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
Held at Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex, the orchestra will be led by music director Peter Oundijan, resident conductor Christopher Dragon, associate conductor Wilbur Lin, and conductor laureate Marin Alsop.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
She has been selected to the CUSD High School Honor Orchestra and is currently a section leader in marching band and field conductor of the CVHS Black & Gold Brigade.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Different singers, different conductor, different characterization, different staging, even different wrong notes!
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Mena was artistic director and principal conductor of the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra from 1999-2008, chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic from 2011-18 and the Cincinnati May Festival from 2017-23.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
She has been selected to the CUSD High School Honor Orchestra and is currently a section leader in marching band and field conductor of the CVHS Black & Gold Brigade.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Different singers, different conductor, different characterization, different staging, even different wrong notes!
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Mena was artistic director and principal conductor of the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra from 1999-2008, chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic from 2011-18 and the Cincinnati May Festival from 2017-23.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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This flowery felt iteration from fall 1999 proves that a good silhouette is a blank canvas for any creative director’s vision (just take a look at the latest renditions by Maria Grazia Chiuri, hot off the 2026 runway).—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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While being confronted with disruptive technological change and economic uncertainty, business leaders also face impatient shareholders and corporate directors demanding immediate results.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The driver, 21-year-old Joel Gandarilla, was hospitalized and faces a charge of evading detention with a vehicle, according to the Police Department’s online arrest records.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The driver was taken to a local hospital after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the neck, shoulder, back, and hand.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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This mindful music experience is hosted by MindTravel, which was created by composer and pianist Murray Hidary.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Its writer-director, Ryan Coogler, affectionately shouted out his wife and producing partner, Zinzi; its composer, Ludwig Göransson, spoke of his father investing him with a love of blues music from childhood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Denver is considering drop its two scooter providers in favor of a sole operator — a company called Veo that plans to offer cheaper prices for rides and more scooter options.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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With a simple tank-swapping system and the ability to fly for several hours, these drones can effectively cover more ground than a human operator’s typical workday.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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His portrayal of Władysław Szpilman, a real-life Polish Jewish musician who survived the horrors of the Holocaust, is astonishingly raw.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Seen here with her husband, Cuban-American musician and producer Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan was at the 1988 Oscars to perform alongside the band Starship.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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It's reinforced with tanks, artillery, amphibious vehicles, engineers and reconnaissance assets.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The series of attacks comes after Israel killed Larijani, the head of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the leader of a powerful militia aligned with the IRGC, in deadly airstrikes on Tuesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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As the current supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stayed out of the spotlight amid speculation he was injured by a strike, Larijani was largely seen as in command of the country since the former ayatollah’s death.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the President’s universe, action is instead taken as a guide for values.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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This guide breaks down what to look for, based on your backyard, and which ones are actually worth the investment.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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