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 Todd Field One of the best films of the 2020s, Cate Blanchett stars here as a famous conductor named Lydia Tár, who may or may not be undergoing a mental meltdown. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026 The changing magnetic field induces a voltage in the conductor, the same basic electromagnetic induction principle used in electrical generators. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 It was blackened, charred, the conductor that had drawn the single precise punch of lightning. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 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
  • Argyro Chioti, the National Theater’s artistic director, said the production should become the norm rather than the exception.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Essential California sat down with Ben Orbison, FOLAR’s director of strategic communications, and spoke about festival highlights and motivations.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of director
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  • Marina came across a state driver’s license and a Social Security card for a man who died more than 10 years ago among Beloozerov’s possessions.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, returning in November, continues to be a massive economic driver, generating billions and attracting a high-spending international clientele.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • Everything in between is a dream, at least according to Anthony Hopkins, composer of orchestral music.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The renowned producer, songwriter, and composer founded the organization 40 years ago to provide financial assistance to Canadian families whose children are awaiting a vital organ transplant.
    — Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The $6,489 monthly common charge includes a full-time doorman, elevator operator, live-in resident manager, fitness center, landscaped garden, private storage, and bike room, all just minutes from Midtown and the East River Greenway.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • This happens on occasion, typically when musicians cut it too close during an encore.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Those closest to Mazur are now mourning much more than an accomplished musician.
    — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of musician
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  • The first phase took place in the fall of 2023 in Santa Monica, where traffic engineers found a significant reduction in vehicle use.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The engineers are now stepping through the same process on Voyager 1, expecting to wrap up in the coming weeks.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of engineer
Noun
  • Bronin, who is 47, made an argument for a new crop of leaders inside the party, framing his campaign as a response to Democrats’ losses in 2024 after President Joe Biden ended his race for re-election amid concerns about his age.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • From technological upheavals to an increasingly frenetic global trend cycle, industry leaders are constantly tasked with predicting what comes next — which is no small feat in 2026.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of leader
Noun
  • Read our town-by-town Hudson Valley guide for more recommendations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And if the sheets are sorted but the rest of the bed could use some attention, our guides to the best duvet covers and quilts can help there too.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of guide

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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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