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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
Dudamel, who has led the orchestra since 2009, was announced last week as the organization’s new artistic and cultural laureate and founding director and conductor laureate of the Youth Orchestra.
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Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Elim Chan, former principal conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in Belgium, will assume the position of music director designate of the San Francisco Symphony before her six-year term as the ensemble's first female leader begins in 2027.
—Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
The Reon Pocket Pro Plus applies the Peltier effect, in which cooling caused by an electric current flowing across the junction of two different conductors can cause heating or cooling.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 May 2026
This year’s guest conductor was Stuart Chafetz, principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony, and the Chautauqua and Marin symphonies.
—Emily Curiel
may 24, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
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Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Elim Chan, former principal conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in Belgium, will assume the position of music director designate of the San Francisco Symphony before her six-year term as the ensemble's first female leader begins in 2027.
—Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
The Reon Pocket Pro Plus applies the Peltier effect, in which cooling caused by an electric current flowing across the junction of two different conductors can cause heating or cooling.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 May 2026
This year’s guest conductor was Stuart Chafetz, principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony, and the Chautauqua and Marin symphonies.
—Emily Curiel
may 24, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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The recent opening of a new center, explained Jill Martin, senior director of food and nutrition services at UC San Diego Health, argued for creating a new training program rather than a recruitment push.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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As creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Williams is an organic partner for Moët & Chandon, which belongs to the wines and spirits division of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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According to Peruvian police, the 21-year-old woman and daughter of racecar driver and businessman Ricardo Flores was last seen with van der Sloot.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not long after, a composer texted to say how the same director had just brought up his name and love for the short.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Though the problem was later found to be caused by operator error, the then-4-year-old ship was out of action for eight months.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In 2019, the first operator in the capital, Jump, expressed distaste that the City Council was considering such a requirement.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Negri was a broadcasting pioneer, an accomplished musician, a Pittsburgh icon, and someone many children grew up watching on TV.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Jimi was probably the only musician that Miles could not fully understand.—
Andy Beta,
Pitchfork,
31 May 2026
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For example, Google employees are typically software engineers and other professionals with high salaries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Reverse engineer from the marketplace realities, not forward engineer from the script.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In 1940, French President General Charles de Gaulle checked in to conduct war meetings with US and British leaders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Then be sure to read our picks of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky, along with our beginner's guide to observing the moon!—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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