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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
There are conductors who take it seriously and get away with it.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Don’t take a shower or bath during a lightning storm — water and metal are good conductors of electricity.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Born in Oxford, England, in 1975, Harding rose to prominence early after working alongside renowned conductors Simon Rattle and Claudio Abbado as a teenager.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The Reon Pocket Pro Plus applies the Peltier effect, in which cooling caused by an electric current flowing across the junction of two different conductors can cause heating or cooling.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 May 2026
This was the first LIRR strike since June 1994, when conductors and maintenance workers walked off after two and a half years without a contract.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
These ice chunks, which are also conductors, can stretch into shards.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The brothers couldn’t afford public transportation, often sneaking rides by clinging to the backs of trolleys until conductors forced them off.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Don’t take a shower or bath during a lightning storm — water and metal are good conductors of electricity.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Born in Oxford, England, in 1975, Harding rose to prominence early after working alongside renowned conductors Simon Rattle and Claudio Abbado as a teenager.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The Reon Pocket Pro Plus applies the Peltier effect, in which cooling caused by an electric current flowing across the junction of two different conductors can cause heating or cooling.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 May 2026
This was the first LIRR strike since June 1994, when conductors and maintenance workers walked off after two and a half years without a contract.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
These ice chunks, which are also conductors, can stretch into shards.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The brothers couldn’t afford public transportation, often sneaking rides by clinging to the backs of trolleys until conductors forced them off.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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Alongside them are Inès de la Fressange; creative directors Lolita Jacobs and Jean-Baptiste Talbourdet-Napoleone; visual artist Théo Mercier; former fashion and luxury consultant Jean-Jacques Picart; Ami Paris chief executive officer Nicolas Santi-Weil, and writer and critic Sophie Fontanel.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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One of the most commercially successful directors of his generation, Verbinski’s films have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide at the global box office.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Special shoutout goes to the warm and welcoming drivers who bring you to and from the airport (transfers are included in your rate).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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In anticipation of this sporting event, Symphony San Jose is presenting a Symphonic World Cup on June 6-7 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by some star international composers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Notable coloratura arias Coloratura arias are found in the works of Mozart, George Frideric Handel, and many other classical composers.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Yet with these new songs out in the world, the three musicians don’t seem particularly bummed not to have their old ones in ready circulation.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, Black Music Month recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Black musicians.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Citing employment data that has held steady in recent months, Slok said the push for AI adoption might actually be raising demand for jobs as firms hire more engineers and AI experts.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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While SpaceX and Blue Origin engineers work against the clock to prepare their respective spacecraft for the first moon landing since 1972, scores of scientists are addressing the myriad technological challenges future space explorers will face on long-duration missions to the moon and beyond.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Beyond their immediate impact, experts say such attacks are part of a broader Russian strategy to sow fear among ordinary people and increase public pressure on Ukraine’s leaders to end the war.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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New York attorney Charles Rubio, who filed the bankruptcy court motion for the attendants, did not respond to a phone message seeking comment.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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In her early 20s, Tottori began as a flight attendant and spent decades rising through the airline, later serving in leadership roles including as a senior cabin attendants director in 2015.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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