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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
To convert the heat to electricity, the RTGs employ a series of thermocouples, which consist of a junction of two dissimilar conductors.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
At age 24, Bernstein made his major conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic at short notice – and without so much as one rehearsal – after guest conductor Bruno Walter came down with the flu.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The company destroyed a piece of lashing wire that investigators believe slapped an Xcel electrical conductor and caused arcing that led to the fire, said Matthew Delinko with Bauman, Lowe, Witt & Maxwell, a law firm representing insurance companies.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
At age 24, Bernstein made his major conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic at short notice – and without so much as one rehearsal – after guest conductor Bruno Walter came down with the flu.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
His thoughtful and heartfelt musicianship really stand out among the conductors of today, and his connection to the musicians can be heard in the music making.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The company destroyed a piece of lashing wire that investigators believe slapped an Xcel electrical conductor and caused arcing that led to the fire, said Matthew Delinko with Bauman, Lowe, Witt & Maxwell, a law firm representing insurance companies.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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Mid-summer changes to United’s revolving credit facility indicated a switch in strategy, and there was a more aggressive approach in the market following a summit in Iceland between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rice steps up for statewide commemoration Eric George, a deputy athletic director at Rice University, started a conversation about doing something to recognize the flood victims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Booking early in summer is essential to secure inventory and avoid young-driver or insurance surcharges.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Shot on a real-life lavish Utah estate, Mountainhead is another modern satire from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong — who reunited with that HBO drama’s composer Nicholas Britell for more unforgettable music.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now-former The White Lotus composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer won the Emmy Award for his theme song for the HBO series’ third season Saturday, despite the track sparking a disagreement with creator Mike White that resulted in Tapia de Veer’s exit from the show.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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There, the bow of the pontoon started to go under the water, prompting the boat operator, 50-year-old John Morris, to try to raise the bow, officials added.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the complaint filed in a Virginia federal court, the ILA accused the VPA of directing the union’s employers, terminal operator Virginia International Terminals (VIT), to install the technology without following protocol required by its master contract agreed upon in February.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eleven years ago, Rose Schweikhart, a musician and home brewer, jumped at the opportunity to lease a bathhouse.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Late musician David Bowie developed the condition in 1962, prompting numerous people in the comments to ask whether this cat shares a name with the legendary singer-songwriter.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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For engineers and designers, this framework is like giving a GPS map through the complex terrain of foam design—saving months of trial-and-error testing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ainsley is college-bound in 'Landman' Season 2 Unfiltered daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) will head to college, leaving the modest Texas ranch‑style house Tommy shares with M-Tex lawyer Nathan (Colm Feore) and engineer roommate Dale (James Jordan).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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County waste managers and leaders hope proposals from emerging companies will help residents better understand how to sort waste properly and reduce landfill use.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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In The Charlotte Observer’s voter guide for the election, read about Mayor Vi Lyles, the most competitive council races and questionnaires from all candidates on the ballot.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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