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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
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, conductors will continue checking tickets on trains to and from South Station.
—Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Nine soloists and six conductors will give their San Diego Symphony debut performances between October and next June.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Twelve conductors will be selected to compete in June 2028.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
The symphony also operates a fellowship in which IU conductors work with its artistic staff and includes university musicians in its season.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 17 Jan. 2026
Mobile ticketing technology can tell conductors when a passenger’s ticket was activated.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
And then in the running community, there aren’t many orchestra conductors.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Still, many companies produce speaker cables that include noise-reducing shielding in their connections and conductors, which many users elect to purchase.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, conductors will continue checking tickets on trains to and from South Station.
—Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Nine soloists and six conductors will give their San Diego Symphony debut performances between October and next June.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Twelve conductors will be selected to compete in June 2028.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
The symphony also operates a fellowship in which IU conductors work with its artistic staff and includes university musicians in its season.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 17 Jan. 2026
Mobile ticketing technology can tell conductors when a passenger’s ticket was activated.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
And then in the running community, there aren’t many orchestra conductors.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Still, many companies produce speaker cables that include noise-reducing shielding in their connections and conductors, which many users elect to purchase.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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Two city directors were absent.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year’s selections focused on characters as a core driver of IP competitiveness, recognizing the actors who portrayed beloved characters alongside the directors, producers and writers who brought them to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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When the drivers stride out, the grandstand leaps up.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Paired with weak consumer demand from China — formerly one of the sector’s main growth drivers — and strategic missteps, the fortunes of Kering and others have declined.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The music of American and Latin American composers has been at the core of the conductor’s repertoire, not just with the Grant Park Music Festival but at other posts in Sarasota, Florida, and in Nashville.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Three actors wearing oversized cartoonish heads portrayed Italian composers Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi and Gioachino Rossini tagged along from much of the first half of the production.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The story begins in 2008, with best friends/musicians Johnson and Jay McCarrol desperately trying to score a gig at Toronto’s legendary club The Rivoli (footage is incorporated from the web series).—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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McMahon said the assessment has involved more than 68 engineers, city staff and other specialists from eight different companies.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lockheed Martin’s push toward autonomy The US defense firm emphasizes that the drone was developed quickly using internal funding, allowing engineers to iterate without lengthy procurement delays.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Support for the measure was offered by some, including union leaders, who warned residents, particularly seniors, are likely to struggle if a local solution to federal budget cuts isn’t adopted.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The chief ’s wife ordered her husband’s guards to remain outside, allowing only her female attendants to go with her to Ka`uiki Cave, deep into the heart of the hill.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the athletes point out, some work-study students have jobs in athletics, such as student ticket takers, seating attendants and food concession workers at NCAA contests.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The funding round draws support from major alternative asset managers, signaling a shift in how the private sector views advanced nuclear deployment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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People with non-linear paths often worry about how their experience and qualifications will be perceived by hiring managers, investors, or senior leaders.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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