1
as in directors
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
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.
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conductors
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
Metra has conductors on every train as well as its own police force.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Guest artists throughout the season include violinists Ray Chen, and Kerson Leong, with guest conductors Earl Lee, Peter Oundjian, and Mélisse Brunet, the release states.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Through independent research, the museum has identified 93 conductors of the Underground Railroad in Indiana County alone, including John Graff, a wealthy businessman in Blairsville, who became a key conductor of the Underground Railroad.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
So is determining which guest soloists and conductors are available and best suited to specific pieces of music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Cliburn is teaming up with Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the Houston Symphony for a major new competition for orchestra conductors.
—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
Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Metra has conductors on every train as well as its own police force.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Guest artists throughout the season include violinists Ray Chen, and Kerson Leong, with guest conductors Earl Lee, Peter Oundjian, and Mélisse Brunet, the release states.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Through independent research, the museum has identified 93 conductors of the Underground Railroad in Indiana County alone, including John Graff, a wealthy businessman in Blairsville, who became a key conductor of the Underground Railroad.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
So is determining which guest soloists and conductors are available and best suited to specific pieces of music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Cliburn is teaming up with Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the Houston Symphony for a major new competition for orchestra conductors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
Noun
-
The production took place in two-episode blocks and was primarily chronological, with directors David Gordon Green and Charlotte Brändström at the helm.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Morricone, who died in 2020 at age 91, was one of the most prolific and admired composers in film history.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Featuring poets, comedians, authors, dramatists, chefs, and composers, the festival has drawn hundreds of publishers and thousands of writers to the Grand Palais over the past 30 years.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The Country Joe and the Fish frontman bridged psychedelic rock with biting political satire, pioneering a template for activist musicians.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The Metropolitan Opera responded to Chalamet's comments in an Instagram post, which featured backstage footage of costumers, set designers and musicians preparing for a performance, showcasing the craftsmanship and collaboration behind an opera production.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
There was the loss of many of the discipline engineers who were necessary to assess the labor requirements for the mission.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
-
That mismatch has long limited how efficiently engineers can combine their output.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Trade negotiators from both sides are reportedly slated to meet in mid-March to lay the groundwork for the leaders’ summit.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Tottenham are drifting, and need to find leaders somewhere, or their season will end in the ignominy of a first relegation in 49 years.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Mackinac Island's tourist season is mainly from May through October, and the island needs about 5,000 seasonal workers each year to work as baristas, front desk attendants, wait staff, retail clerks and housekeepers.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Positive ones often include comments on the bathroom’s upkeep and information about any bathroom attendants that may be present.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Temporary monitoring, including fire watch coverage, may help show that building managers took steps to supervise the property while repairs were underway.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Puck will be working with a huge team that includes 75 savory chefs, 45 pastry chefs, and 325 front-of-house staff and managers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
