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 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

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Noun

Maloney currently works as the executive director of the Grandview Assistance Program and previously worked with Catholic Charities.

— Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Henry Gardner, the director of a body that oversees the Coliseum’s affairs, said Saturday that Oakland Roots SC had missed its deadline a day earlier to make good on a defaulted lease payment.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of director

Noun

The identity of the driver and details of their condition were not released.

— Mark Price July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Investigators determined that the driver of the 18-wheeler was attempting to turn left out of a store parking lot onto Avenue E as a motorcycle traveling eastbound was coming around a curve in the road, police said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 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

Definition of composer

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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

Definition of operator

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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

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

Noun

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

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