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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
Klippstatter served as the conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and taught at various universities.
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Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2026
The 13-city trek teams Clark, her four-man band and conductor Jules Buckley with the hometown orchestra in each of the American and Canadian cities the tour is visiting.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Thompson stepped into the train, but immediately made contact with the train conductor, Flanders said.
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Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The conductor, who had spotted de la Rosa ahead and sounded a warning horn to no avail, called for emergency services, but the illustrator was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conductor
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2026
The 13-city trek teams Clark, her four-man band and conductor Jules Buckley with the hometown orchestra in each of the American and Canadian cities the tour is visiting.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Thompson stepped into the train, but immediately made contact with the train conductor, Flanders said.
—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The conductor, who had spotted de la Rosa ahead and sounded a warning horn to no avail, called for emergency services, but the illustrator was pronounced dead at the scene.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conductor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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Led by Miles Macquarrie, the restaurant’s beverage director and winner of the 2024 Michelin Guide Exceptional Cocktails Award, the cocktail menu is extensive but intentionally curated.
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Adam Hoffer is director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
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As far as the use of the district car and driver, Carvalho is willing to reimburse the district for these costs if asked to do so, the spokesperson said.
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If only Edna’s everyday driver had paid attention to her mild yelps for help.
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Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
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The evening’s music director was producer and composer Cheche Alara.
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Fourth-generation co-owner-operator and president Brian Knoebel remembers growing up in the Elysburg, Pennsylvania, park as a kid in the 1970s.
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For example, Israeli cybersecurity, Silicon Valley and, increasingly, certain pockets of Africa, India and Southeast Asia where operator density compounds.
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The pair made their relationship public in 2017, and after three years of dating, the actress and musician got engaged in 2019.
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The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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The intensive training sessions are open to engineers, architects, technical specialists and senior university students as authorities prepare for what is expected to become one of the country’s largest structural inspection efforts.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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