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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
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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
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Recent Examples of directors
The directors earned a 2019 Oscar nomination for RBG, a portrait of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, made with CNN Films.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
The new Netflix documentary, from directors Max Gershberg and Jacob Rogal, takes viewers back in time, when America faced off against the Soviet Union in a hockey semifinal game.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
At a time when audiences are craving bold voices, these directors have delivered films that challenge, inspire and elevate cinema.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Producers and directors need to keep one eye on covering the action on the field, and another on identifying plays and scenes that can be used for highlights and playback.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Throughout the filming process, the directors spent time all over the city, looking to capture the unique personalities of its various communities.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Lest there be any doubt about who was really the boss at Disney, buried deep in the press release was the revelation that Chapek would report directly to Iger individually—as well as to the board of directors, which Iger chaired.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Marie-Laure Sauty de Chalon decided to step down from the company’s board after 12 years and the directors have proposed that Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin fill the vacancy at the next annual meeting on April 23.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
While Saintremy’s suspension has sparked backlash, her situation underscores a deeper, decades-long pattern of instability at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, according to former directors and community members in Little Haiti.
—Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
The new Netflix documentary, from directors Max Gershberg and Jacob Rogal, takes viewers back in time, when America faced off against the Soviet Union in a hockey semifinal game.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
At a time when audiences are craving bold voices, these directors have delivered films that challenge, inspire and elevate cinema.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Producers and directors need to keep one eye on covering the action on the field, and another on identifying plays and scenes that can be used for highlights and playback.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Throughout the filming process, the directors spent time all over the city, looking to capture the unique personalities of its various communities.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Lest there be any doubt about who was really the boss at Disney, buried deep in the press release was the revelation that Chapek would report directly to Iger individually—as well as to the board of directors, which Iger chaired.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Marie-Laure Sauty de Chalon decided to step down from the company’s board after 12 years and the directors have proposed that Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin fill the vacancy at the next annual meeting on April 23.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
While Saintremy’s suspension has sparked backlash, her situation underscores a deeper, decades-long pattern of instability at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, according to former directors and community members in Little Haiti.
—Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directors
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Shares of companies added to the S&P 500 often rise ahead of their inclusion in the index, as fund managers buy shares to match the benchmark.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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When political leaders announce and track massive arrest and deportation targets, then department managers hold front-line supervisors accountable for quotas, triggering a mindless pursuit of bigger and better numbers to report.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the prime minister was too busy meeting YouTubers and Turkish television producers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hotel makes the most of its Northern California location by regularly pairing Napa Valley’s top wine producers with seasonal four-course menus at signature eatery, Quattro.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other musicians, stage directors, choreographers and dancers may be invited in.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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School administrators emphasized that the reopening represents months of coordination across agencies, contractors, educators, and local leaders to ensure the campus is safe, operational and ready to welcome students home.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For decades, legislative leaders called upon both senior administrators to train new staff, new legislators and lobbyists, a job for which Keane was perfect.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Other superintendents disputed their salaries as defined in the data.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
26 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, the county supervisors authorized their lawyers to take legal action to block the order if necessary.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Prior to any charging decision, investigating detectives and supervisors regularly meet with prosecutors in the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directors. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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