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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
Elmorich says roughly 2,000 applications were received through an open call before the selection of the multidisciplinary participants, including graffiti artists, photographers, set designers and art directors.
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Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 May 2026
Across the Department of Health and Human Services, top leadership positions are being filled with acting directors.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 20 May 2026
Those who signed the petition include Juliette Binoche, Cannes 2026 Palme d’Or contenders Arthur Harari and Bertrand Mandico as well as directors Yann Gonzalez, Sepideh Farsi and actors Adèle Haenel, Zita Hanrot, Samuel Kircher, Ariane Labed, Anna Mouglalis and Jean-Pascal Zadi among others.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Representing younger generations of directors were Darren Aronofsky and Jordan Firstman, who may be the biggest star of Cannes, after A24’s $17 million purchase, following a bidding war, of his feature directorial debut, Club Kid.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Meaning, while the athletic directors are certainly going to hear the head coach out, their opinion is only going to carry so much weight in the long term.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The filing also includes information on the company's governance structure, detailing the roles and backgrounds of its directors and executive officers.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 May 2026
Across the Department of Health and Human Services, top leadership positions are being filled with acting directors.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 20 May 2026
Those who signed the petition include Juliette Binoche, Cannes 2026 Palme d’Or contenders Arthur Harari and Bertrand Mandico as well as directors Yann Gonzalez, Sepideh Farsi and actors Adèle Haenel, Zita Hanrot, Samuel Kircher, Ariane Labed, Anna Mouglalis and Jean-Pascal Zadi among others.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Representing younger generations of directors were Darren Aronofsky and Jordan Firstman, who may be the biggest star of Cannes, after A24’s $17 million purchase, following a bidding war, of his feature directorial debut, Club Kid.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Meaning, while the athletic directors are certainly going to hear the head coach out, their opinion is only going to carry so much weight in the long term.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The filing also includes information on the company's governance structure, detailing the roles and backgrounds of its directors and executive officers.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directors
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In a whirlwind 14 days, the PWHL announced the four expansion teams, two new general managers and finalists for major awards — all while Montreal and Ottawa played for the Walter Cup.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The next time a team member is struggling, Wendler says managers should resist the instinct to question motivation or fit.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Everyone who works with him, their salary goes up, the writers, the producers.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Executive producers include David Levine, Yohann Comte, Carole Baraton, Pierre Mazars, Sharpe, Hsu, Nick Shumaker and David Levine on behalf of Anonymous Content.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Serving as EPs are Studiocanal executives, Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of Canal+, EVP of Global Production Ron Halpern and US Chief Creative Officer, Shana Eddy-Grouf, with Sudie Smyth leading Physical Production.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter's executive awards editor Scott Feinberg on his podcast, Awards Chatter, the 65-year-old actress recounted one particularly tense moment on set involving co-creator Larry David and executives from production company Castle Rock.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Though tourists and tourist sites are rarely touched by cartel violence in Mexico, critics say the graves are an embarrassment for state and city administrators.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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As Spanish speakers, some of whom speak little to no English, the mothers on the committee had faced challenges in communicating with teachers, administrators and city leaders about their children’s needs.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Two interim superintendents were hired but quickly resigned.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Keely Roberts stepped down in 2023 after she and her son were injured during the Highland Park July 4 parade mass shooting, and two interim co-superintendents, Lynette Zimmer and Jim McKay, filled the role before Lawson.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The effect is sharpest for computer and information workers, sales representatives, and office supervisors.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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There should be full transparency when assessments are changed and/or career scientists overruled by political appointees or other supervisors, including providing the original analyses.—
Jesse L. Goodman,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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“Directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directors. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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