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 Otherwise, the autonomous equipment is like a band without a conductor. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Think of yourself as the captain of your ship versus one frightened passenger, the conductor instead of one instrument in the orchestra or the CEO rather than one anxious shareholder in the boardroom. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The researchers at Cornell University used an artificial intelligence (AI) framework called IonNet to search millions of possible materials for fast-ion conductors that are critical components of solid-state batteries. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 The conductor explained the rules and safety guidelines before everyone boarded and found their seats. — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductor

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Noun

The orchestra and management have had strained relations since BSO decided in March to force out music director Andris Nelsons next summer after 13 seasons.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
The story of modern Tottenham has been the story of near-constant resets, relaunches, rethinks, restructures, reboots, reviews and even returns, in the case of Fabio Paratici’s three months back as a co-sporting director last season.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of director

Noun

The male driver and woman passenger reported that the officers smashed the car window during the late-night traffic stop in Phoenix, according to a statement from Phoenix police.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The Connecticut native, a former driver on NASCAR’s Modified Tour, has made a whopping 27 starts at New Hampshire and has more than 2,700 laps under his belt alone in that car – not to mention his stock car experience.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of driver

Noun

Dolly Parton, the singer, composer, actress, philanthropist, advocate, and amusement park impresario, has died, her nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed on Tuesday, August 25.

— Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Previous recipients of this award include Kazu Hiro, singers and songwriters Clément Ducol and Camille, cinematographer Łukasz Żal, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, Ari Wegner, Terence Blanchard, and Roger Deakins.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of composer

Noun

The warehouse operator sought a City of Los Angeles permit to rebuild, but Bass ordered a pause on that in July.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
After spending its first four decades as DC’s preeminent financial operator, Carlyle turned its eyes elsewhere — to New York, to Europe and Asia, really anywhere other than the US capital.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of operator

Noun

The global icon whose extraordinary life and career inspired generations of musicians died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
The musician, actress, and songwriter was known for her quick wit, warm personality, and enduring singular image.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of musician

Noun

Jason Bauer, the city’s director of public works and city engineer, said Aurora pursued multiple procurement efforts.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Citing the community opposition, Bass directed city traffic engineers to come up with an alternative plan.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of engineer

Noun

Fans, artists, and leaders across all industries are mourning the star whose relentless optimism, grace, and resilience was a shining light.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Burch, who wasn't known for being particularly close with her neighbors before, emerged as vocal leader—and a lightning rod for deal proponents.

— Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

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