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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
Along the way, expect an engaging mix of trivia, local lore, and storytelling from the local conductors.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Handel's 'Messiah,' Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Nicholas McGegan, one of the world's top conductors of Baroque music, teams with the MSO and Milwaukee Symphony Chorus for this holiday choral classic.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The big problem is that chip materials are poor heat conductors, so the heat becomes trapped and concentrated, causing the temperature to skyrocket within the chip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
After getting their tickets stamped from people dressed up as conductors, everyone gathered at 42nd Street and Park Avenue before crossing the street to together.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
By constructing the e-MG robot from a soft polymer composite incorporating nanocrystalline conductors, it can be manipulated remotely by electric fields with a high level of control and body morphing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Some conductors smooth the edges of Gershwin’s jazzier tendencies.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
And that could have an impact on the race between Washington and Beijing to dominate future-shaping industries such as AI, quantum computing, semi-conductors, biotech and intelligent military hardware.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Pinning blame for starting fire The civil case aimed to pin blame on Xcel and the two telecommunications companies whose equipment was located near the utility company’s electrical conductors and wires.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Handel's 'Messiah,' Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Nicholas McGegan, one of the world's top conductors of Baroque music, teams with the MSO and Milwaukee Symphony Chorus for this holiday choral classic.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The big problem is that chip materials are poor heat conductors, so the heat becomes trapped and concentrated, causing the temperature to skyrocket within the chip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
After getting their tickets stamped from people dressed up as conductors, everyone gathered at 42nd Street and Park Avenue before crossing the street to together.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
By constructing the e-MG robot from a soft polymer composite incorporating nanocrystalline conductors, it can be manipulated remotely by electric fields with a high level of control and body morphing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Some conductors smooth the edges of Gershwin’s jazzier tendencies.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
And that could have an impact on the race between Washington and Beijing to dominate future-shaping industries such as AI, quantum computing, semi-conductors, biotech and intelligent military hardware.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Pinning blame for starting fire The civil case aimed to pin blame on Xcel and the two telecommunications companies whose equipment was located near the utility company’s electrical conductors and wires.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Missouri, the Kansas City Council approved an ordinance Thursday to prohibit drivers from making right turns on red lights in school zones during school zone hours, requiring signs at intersections and allowing schools to request waivers if pick-up and drop-off is disrupted by the rule change.—
PJ Green
November 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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But last Sunday’s race was made even better because the strategies from all the front-running drivers diverged.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Film, the annual film music showcase that features composers from Oscar-contending movies.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Along with the cast conversation, the evening also featured a separate Q&A with costume designer Amy Parris, sound designer Craig Henighan, visual effects supervisor Betsy Paterson, hair designer Sarah Hindsgaul and composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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Season Two was filmed after the musicians completed their military service in South Korea.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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And in the early 1970s, two of the most famous musicians in the world learned about a lot of it from a TV in their cozy, two-bedroom love nest in New York City’s West Village.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Among our artisans are former OB-GYNs, judges and software engineers now knotting rugs to feed families.—
Nargis Habib,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Should the leaders falter over the months ahead, Slot and Guardiola will hope their teams are in a position to capitalise.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But some former attendants who worked in the team clubhouse have testified that it was well known that Kay had a drug issue.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 200,000 workers are employed in animal care and services, including kennel attendants, groomers, stable hands, zoo keepers and animal trainers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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