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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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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
Jared Cassity, the national safety and legislative director for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union, or SMART-TD, said Amtrak conductors and other on-train workers often don’t speak publicly about incidents for fear of retribution from the company.
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Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rather than building the Golden Pacific Powerlink, Powers suggests SDG&E upgrade existing transmission lines, using advanced composite conductors, and replace single-circuit towers with double-circuit towers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The popularity of television, which also spotlighted classical music, conductors, and musicians, helped bolster that coverage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
One of Brightline’s earliest conductors, Brown worked for Brightline from 2017 to 2023.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The kits—which are used to construct home sauna heating units—contain electrical conductors that can overheat, posing a significant fire risk.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Two conductors getting a good deal of attention lately make their debuts.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 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
Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rather than building the Golden Pacific Powerlink, Powers suggests SDG&E upgrade existing transmission lines, using advanced composite conductors, and replace single-circuit towers with double-circuit towers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The popularity of television, which also spotlighted classical music, conductors, and musicians, helped bolster that coverage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
One of Brightline’s earliest conductors, Brown worked for Brightline from 2017 to 2023.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The kits—which are used to construct home sauna heating units—contain electrical conductors that can overheat, posing a significant fire risk.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Two conductors getting a good deal of attention lately make their debuts.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the process of making Solo, the film’s original directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, were fired and replaced with Ron Howard.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Any witnesses or drivers in the area with dashboard camera footage have been asked to contact the Troop E state police barracks in Montville at 800-953-7747.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tilson Thomas championed classical masters but also many contemporary American composers and transformed the orchestra’s annual Beethoven festival into an American Mavericks Festival featuring works of his mentors Bernstein and Copland.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some composers embraced piano rolls; some even wrote music specifically for them.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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And over the course of three summers, Lilith Fair showcased a powerhouse collection of musicians, including Sheryl Crow, Tracy Chapman, Jewel, Fiona Apple, Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, Sinead O’Connor and the Indigo Girls.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Venice’s renowned La Fenice opera house is breaking ties with contentious incoming music director Beatrice Venezi, who has ties to Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, following months of protests by musicians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Musk, Altman is expected to testify, along with Brockman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and several key researchers and engineers involved in OpenAI's launch.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, Dex is not alone in trying to build an AI platform to help tech companies recruit talented AI engineers.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers fast-tracked the measures From the session’s opening bell Tuesday morning, Republican leaders moved swiftly.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Every day in New York City, thousands of home attendants are being forced to work cruel 24-hour shifts while being paid for only 13 of those hours.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to one study, only 22 percent of managers globally are engaged–a staggering number that has a direct impact on employee engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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For facility managers, safety officers, construction supervisors and compliance teams, understanding AI’s role in supporting fire watch guards is becoming increasingly relevant as businesses seek better visibility, faster documentation and stronger operational accountability.—
MediaWave,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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