conductor

noun

Definition of conductornext
1
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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2
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 Still, Singleton is the train conductor in the middle of Joseph’s defense, relied upon to make checks and ensure the front and back ends are connected. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker, nude but for a wing-tip collar and rubber hip waders, took the position of conductor. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 The troupe was led by Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 Unlike copper, the quantum material becomes a better electrical conductor as its dimensions shrink. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
  1. director
  2. driver
  3. composer
  4. operator
  5. musician
  6. engineer
  7. leader
  8. guide
Noun
  • Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But Park Road Park is perfectly safe, said Walker, the parks director.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • In that time, artificial intelligence has progressed from emergent language and vision applications to the primary driver of software creation.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The information the ambulance driver is getting over the radio is confusing and contradictory.
    — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • Psych-folk upstart Dagmar Zuniga is taking her 2025 debut album for a road trip this fall, with a tour across America and Europe, and support from Japanese composer Yasuaki Shimizu.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • Linney is Emma Dretzin, a musician and composer, and single mother of two daughters.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
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  • The operator would get a $400,000 annual base fee, as well as incentive fees equal to 7% of gross revenues and food and beverage sales, and 15% of revenue from sponsorships and premium seating, according to the underlying city legislation.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The grid operator says Texas will need more power sources capable of running around the clock, including natural gas plants.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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  • Goodtime, originally with celebrity backing from musician Pharrell Williams and entertainment mogul David Grutman, was auctioned off by lenders in a foreclosure action earlier this year.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The latest win also matches the band’s career-best showing, which the rock musicians first established with The Black Parade nearly 20 years ago.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of musician
Noun
  • Highly integrated, the company’s teams range from leather artisans and pattern cutters to engineers, architects and retail staff.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The audio engineer was Valentina Rodríguez Sánchez and Robert Rodriguez.
    — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026
Definition of engineer
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  • About 150 protesters were taken to hospital with injuries following Monday’s violence, according to leaders of the party behind the protests.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • While Wyscout is the industry leader for video scouting tools in football, Eyeball has, since forming in 2020, established itself as the youth football equivalent across the globe.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of leader
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  • Nonetheless, without some fundamental change in economic data, the FOMC may be set to move to a more hawkish policy stance if bond markets and other factors are any guide.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The state travel guide advises people to fight back against black bear attacks.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
Definition of guide

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