Synonyms of directors

directors

noun

plural of director

1

as in managers

a person who manages or directs something

the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managers
• executives
• administrators
• superintendents
• supervisors
• administrants
• execs
• commissioners
• presidents
• officers
• archons
• leaders
• officials
• codirectors
• bosses
• ministers
• chiefs
• middle managers
• comanagers
• co-organizers
• heads
• boardmen

2

as in producers

a person who supervises the production of a stage show

the director of the drama club's next production will be a student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• producers
• stage directors
• regisseurs
• impresarios
• auteurs
• stage managers
• directresses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of directors

Nicole Bell Head of Canada, YouTube Bell wasn’t surprised by the breakout box office for the YouTube-to-multiplex directors of Backrooms (Kane Parsons) and Obsession (Curry Barker). — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Since the attack, the defense minister, the military chief of staff, and the directors of military intelligence, the Mossad and the Shin Bet, have all either resigned, been ousted, or reached the end of their terms. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Nigerian sibling directors Arie and Chuko Esiri have adopted a nonlinear structure that collapses the past into the present—a correlative to the stream-of-consciousness that makes adapting Virginia Woolf such a daunting task for any filmmaker. — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

In particular, actors should look for opportunities to work with experienced directors, producers, writers and performers who understand the demands of the business. — E'ian West, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Both were made by young male directors who cut their teeth on YouTube. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to major names in the film industry, including actors and directors. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026

Special programs include a focus on Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, featuring six of his films with leading directors and actors discussing his work. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Under the terms of the merger agreement, two SAFE directors would serve on BECU’s board, expanding it to 11 members from nine. — Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026