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 Chatten raises his arms like a conductor as the room’s three thousand other voices sing the chorus back at him. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 The expansion includes more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space, new extrusion and power-conductor lines, and plans to add 75 to 100 jobs at the site. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Revel in the mystery when New World Symphony and the Master Chorale of South Florida reunite for a one-night-only concert with conductor Stephanie Childress. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Where Whitney, Rickey, and Clayton heard an innovative admixture, the conductor—presumably less experienced with such syncretism—heard a clash. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 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
  • The extent of Israel’s cooperation with the payments was reflected in a 2020 letter from Yossi Cohen, then director of the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, to Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of director
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  • Uber's practice of lifting fares when demand outstrips the supply of available drivers, such as during rush hour, is a type of dynamic pricing known as surge pricing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The pickup’s driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, was taken into custody but was later released after police consulted with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.
    — Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • There are new openings, such as the Cape Froward National Park in Chile, and landmark anniversaries, like a Beethoven festival in Leipzig, Germany, to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The sixth annual fundraiser honored Oscar winner Charlize Theron with the Icon Award, filmmaker and composer John Carpenter with the Luminary Award and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo with the Vantage Award.
    — Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of composer
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  • Rather than requiring every country or operator to develop and maintain their own satellite network, the model would allow participants to integrate their systems with a broader infrastructure.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • National grid operator Ukrenergo reported power outages in 12 regions of Ukraine following the Russian attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of operator
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  • Students, working-class people, artists, local neighborhood families, musicians and people from all walks of life who simply love books and reading.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The firm began by representing restaurants and musicians, though their roster quickly expanded into the wider entertainment industry.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of musician
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  • Associate Laboratory Director Jess Gehin said engineers currently rely on models to predict how this reactor design will perform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In 2011, Ternus and five other Apple engineers filed a patent application for foldable electronic devices, according to a recent Time profile.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of engineer
Noun
  • For at least a week, the Ukrainian leader has said his country has not received early warnings about ballistic missiles aimed at the capital.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The event has brought together around 200 founders, investors, sovereign wealth representatives and government leaders to discuss developments across AI, robotics and space.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of leader
Noun
  • The Kindreds’ flagship, Kindred, also returned to the guide despite a five-month closure for renovations.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop our ultimate Thanksgiving hosting guide, featuring cooking essentials, entertaining must haves, table decor and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of guide

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