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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
At this once-in-a-lifetime event, attendees will enjoy an elegant three-course meal on the Winspear stage with the conductors and other opera-world luminaries.
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Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Young train enthusiasts had a chance to become railroad conductors last weekend during the Historic Pullman Foundation Model Train Experience.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
At high data rates, though, conductors like copper fall prey to what’s called the skin effect.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
The union represents roughly 125,000 active and retired railroad, bus and mass transit workers, and covers conductors, switchmen and ground crews among others.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Although, don’t trains have conductors, not captains?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
During Friday’s presentation, Tamika Smith, director of rail service for the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, said between September and November, the Amtrak Smart Union, a body that represents train conductors, lodged six formal complaints about the station.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Along the way, expect an engaging mix of trivia, local lore, and storytelling from the local conductors.
—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
Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Young train enthusiasts had a chance to become railroad conductors last weekend during the Historic Pullman Foundation Model Train Experience.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
At high data rates, though, conductors like copper fall prey to what’s called the skin effect.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
The union represents roughly 125,000 active and retired railroad, bus and mass transit workers, and covers conductors, switchmen and ground crews among others.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Although, don’t trains have conductors, not captains?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
During Friday’s presentation, Tamika Smith, director of rail service for the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, said between September and November, the Amtrak Smart Union, a body that represents train conductors, lodged six formal complaints about the station.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Along the way, expect an engaging mix of trivia, local lore, and storytelling from the local conductors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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The Directors Guild of America has revealed its nominees for the 2026 DGA Awards for theatrical feature film directors and first-time theatrical feature film directors.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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One of the directors of the Chinese cave training, veteran astronaut Ye Guangfu, also participated in a 2016 CAVES training in a European cavern.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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As a new addition to WME’s Music for Visual Media department, Ray joins an elite roster of composers that includes Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Ludwig Göransson, Jonny Greenwood, Max Richter, Mica Levi, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Volker Bertelmann, Clément Ducol and Camille, among others.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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The program will center on the work of female composers.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Born to a long line of musicians and entertainers (their great-grandparents were vaudevillians), Gunnar and Matt started writing music at age 6, shooting to fame in their own right after launching hard rock duo Nelson in the early 1980s.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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From there, however, the video leaves The Doors’ native SoCal and heads off around the world to draw upon musical contributions from more than 20 musicians and dancers from eight different countries.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Team engineers have been beavering away, clawing back downforce slashed in the new rule definitions for how cars need to look and behave.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Three Cofán—an older man and his two young attendants—were waiting for us on the bank.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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At Gracie O'Malley's in Wicker Park, fans and managers are thrilled for playoff football to return.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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And is there really a lack of top-class managers up for grabs for Premier League clubs in 2026, as my colleague Michael Cox argues?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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