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as in directors
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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as in drivers
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 conductors
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
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John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The list of regulars, guest conductors and soloists is long and the repertory widely varied.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Metropolitan Opera even shared a video celebrating the often-unsung members of opera houses, from musicians to technical crews, costume designers, set builders, and conductors.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Metra has conductors on every train as well as its own police force.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Guest artists throughout the season include violinists Ray Chen, and Kerson Leong, with guest conductors Earl Lee, Peter Oundjian, and Mélisse Brunet, the release states.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
These stories are just a few of the numerous accounts of freedom seekers, conductors, and those who sacrificed their own freedom to help others find it.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
So is determining which guest soloists and conductors are available and best suited to specific pieces of music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The list of regulars, guest conductors and soloists is long and the repertory widely varied.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Metropolitan Opera even shared a video celebrating the often-unsung members of opera houses, from musicians to technical crews, costume designers, set builders, and conductors.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Metra has conductors on every train as well as its own police force.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Guest artists throughout the season include violinists Ray Chen, and Kerson Leong, with guest conductors Earl Lee, Peter Oundjian, and Mélisse Brunet, the release states.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
These stories are just a few of the numerous accounts of freedom seekers, conductors, and those who sacrificed their own freedom to help others find it.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
So is determining which guest soloists and conductors are available and best suited to specific pieces of music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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During Tuesday's meeting, at-large City Director Joan Adcock asked that the directors of the city's housing and planning departments bring the board a report next week on the housing shortage in the city and what officials were doing about it.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The new, as-yet unnamed firm, featuring Toczek, Suddleson, Kapust and Adeyeye reps a broad range of film and television actors, directors, producers and writers, as well as an array of athletes, social media content creators, authors, musicians and others.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Goldman Sachs said the recent pullback in gold prices was largely in line with historical patterns, citing higher interest rate expectations and market volatility as key drivers behind the decline.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The drivers of the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander were both hospitalized with minor injuries, while the two other drivers were treated at the scene by Riverside County Fire Department paramedics.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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What started as an experiment in bringing composers together has grown into a community built on shared ideas, constant reinvention and a commitment to artistic integrity.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, Sondheim was consistently accessible and encouraging to younger composers and lyricists even as his own artistic output sputtered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fair’s rise mirrors a broader shift in the high desert, which in recent years has attracted not only artists and musicians but a wider influx of new residents — including those who arrived during the pandemic, drawn as much by lifestyle as by creativity.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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So those clubgoers were close to the musicians, and vice versa.—
Mark Caro,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Use in virtual reality MIT engineers demonstrated the wristband’s versatility by using it to control both virtual and physical environments in real time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The fund leverages Project Prometheus, an AI system that simulates physical-world behavior, enabling engineers to test designs digitally instead of through costly physical prototyping.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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What was intended to be a productive closed-door meeting with top Department of Justice leaders Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche turned into a standoff over whether Bondi would commit to appearing for an April 14 deposition subpoenaed by the House oversight committee.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nuns often served as birth attendants to women in their communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Drivers brawled with attendants when the gas ran out, or when the lines weren’t moving fast enough, and cops closed down the stations, which made no one happy.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some managers were placed under house arrest; others were fined.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to the organization’s 2025 annual report, 77 percent of managers in the program report improved open communication with workers, 56 percent note stronger relationships with their teams, and 50 percent report increased productivity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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