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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
Following Henry’s departure, Carven appointed a duo of creative directors, Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud, who exited in 2016.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Despite their efforts, the Hollywood Ten — writers and directors who declined to answer questions about their political affiliations — were jailed for contempt of Congress and effectively banned from working in Hollywood for years.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The festival’s programming includes titles from around the world from renowned directors, several of which arrive after premieres at festivals in Telluride, Venice or Toronto.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Criterion Collection restored and reissued the film in 2008, ensuring its cult classic status, while directors from Martin Scorsese to Guillermo del Toro have publicly cited it as Schrader’s masterpiece.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Mthethwa also served in the nation’s parliament and sat on the board of directors for the 2010 FIFA World Cup local organizing committee.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The debut of directors Des Lombardo and Badr Mastrouq will premiere November 14 as a one-month exclusive on Tubi, then roll out with FilmHub.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Dan and Sean Skene are directors and executive producers.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Making the succession more intriguing, Catz has been elevated to the board of directors with a previously unheard-of title, while founder Larry Ellison continues as chairman of the board and chief technology officer, but with duties that are by no means transparent.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Despite their efforts, the Hollywood Ten — writers and directors who declined to answer questions about their political affiliations — were jailed for contempt of Congress and effectively banned from working in Hollywood for years.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The festival’s programming includes titles from around the world from renowned directors, several of which arrive after premieres at festivals in Telluride, Venice or Toronto.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Criterion Collection restored and reissued the film in 2008, ensuring its cult classic status, while directors from Martin Scorsese to Guillermo del Toro have publicly cited it as Schrader’s masterpiece.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Mthethwa also served in the nation’s parliament and sat on the board of directors for the 2010 FIFA World Cup local organizing committee.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The debut of directors Des Lombardo and Badr Mastrouq will premiere November 14 as a one-month exclusive on Tubi, then roll out with FilmHub.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Dan and Sean Skene are directors and executive producers.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Making the succession more intriguing, Catz has been elevated to the board of directors with a previously unheard-of title, while founder Larry Ellison continues as chairman of the board and chief technology officer, but with duties that are by no means transparent.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directors
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Food bank managers, some with decades of experience, couldn’t recall a disruption like it.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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Data removal services, antivirus software, and password managers each reduce risk in different ways.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike producers or session musicians, songwriters often don’t get paid up front for their time in the studio.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Equity and the League, which represents producers and theater owners, have been in negotiations for a new labor contract since August 25.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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And unlike most celebrities, Swift has made lucrative business dealings a part of her persona, positioning herself at the vanguard of the long narrative in the music business that unseen executives received much of the money actually generated by artists.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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College presidents, athletic directors, coaches, conference commissioners, and NCAA executives take in six- and seven-figure salaries.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cheerleaders greeted event guests at the entrance, including School District administrators, School Board members, local politicians, construction firm representatives and alumni.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
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One neighbor said the suspect was parked outside one of the girl's homes for months and wasn't stopped by school administrators or police.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To avoid the same issues, former national park superintendents have pushed for park closures, and the NPCA has warned of the negative impacts likely to unfold if parks are left open.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In previous government shutdowns, national parks that remained open but unstaffed experienced vandalism and destruction of wildlife habitats, according to a recent letter signed by 40 former park superintendents and sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ask for feedback from your supervisors, share credit with your peers, and highlight collaborators.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Workers reported that in early August supervisors cut night shifts and later instructed casual and contract workers not to return.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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