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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
One is Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Class of 2007, a pops conductor formerly with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra who now has stints with the Detroit, Dallas and Pacific symphonies.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This team was a laser light show on offense, once again being orchestrated by Pat White, who was the perfect conductor in Rodriguez's spread system.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
He is joined in the task by jury members, German conductor and musician Frank Strobel and German actress Martina Gedeck.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
In 2024, Finnish-Filipino conductor and pianist Tarmo Peltokoski was named incoming music director for the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the youngest person to ever hold that title.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This team was a laser light show on offense, once again being orchestrated by Pat White, who was the perfect conductor in Rodriguez's spread system.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
He is joined in the task by jury members, German conductor and musician Frank Strobel and German actress Martina Gedeck.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
In 2024, Finnish-Filipino conductor and pianist Tarmo Peltokoski was named incoming music director for the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the youngest person to ever hold that title.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 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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No data center operator, in my view, will take first-of-a-kind risk on SMRs, and there are none currently operational at the moment outside China and Russia.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Demand has accelerated so quickly that ERCOT, the operator of most of Texas' power grid, recently approved tougher requirements for data centers seeking to connect to the system.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 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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Schloesser and the two other Amazon engineers who spoke at the hearings, Liesl Wigand and Darius Irani, are part of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Challengers include fellow Democrats Myla Rahman, executive director of a nonprofit that provides vision care to communities that are underserved, and David Sedlik, an aerospace sales engineer.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 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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