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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 memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a report by San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film in January, women made up 24% of all directors, writers, producers, executive producers editors and cinematographers on the 250 top grossing movies of 2024.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Ninety-four percent of directors said AI is already in use across their organizations, and for more than half, it’s embedded in at least 50% of departmental workflows.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The majority of screenings will be followed by a post-screening Q&A with attending directors, producers, and special guests.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Indie docuseries Inside the Hornet’s Nest from co-directors Jon Connor and Byron Jackson, DeSean’s brother, is currently in production and soon to be shopped to streamers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond comedy, disturbing sequences of horror and gore streak through co-writers/directors Rogen and Evan Goldberg's creative endeavor, including an exorcism scene involving Hill that's a straight-up homage to The Exorcist.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a report by San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film in January, women made up 24% of all directors, writers, producers, executive producers editors and cinematographers on the 250 top grossing movies of 2024.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Ninety-four percent of directors said AI is already in use across their organizations, and for more than half, it’s embedded in at least 50% of departmental workflows.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The majority of screenings will be followed by a post-screening Q&A with attending directors, producers, and special guests.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Indie docuseries Inside the Hornet’s Nest from co-directors Jon Connor and Byron Jackson, DeSean’s brother, is currently in production and soon to be shopped to streamers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond comedy, disturbing sequences of horror and gore streak through co-writers/directors Rogen and Evan Goldberg's creative endeavor, including an exorcism scene involving Hill that's a straight-up homage to The Exorcist.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directors
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Along with producers Gellar, Zhao and the Zuckermans, Dolly Parton is returning as an executive producer on the series after producing the original under her Sandollar banner.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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One of the producers that sent it to Cannes didn’t even know about it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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There were others, too, including former Netflix executives Cindy Holland, Matt Thunell and Brian Wright.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Read the 32nd annual Next Gen list of rising executives here.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local administrators on Sunday were awaiting further guidance from the state during the quickly evolving situation, said Janna Haynes, a county spokeswoman.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last month, gunshots rang out in the areas surrounding two HBCUs, leaving administrators scrambling as schools attempted to ramp up security in the wake of the violence.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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School boards work with school superintendents and other administrators to make policies for schools.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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On September 25, 43 former park superintendents sent a letter to Doug Burgum urging him to close the national parks in the event of a government shutdown.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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This includes 27 baggage handlers, 23 service agents, four supervisors, one facility manager and one lead supervisor.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson Bovell and co-sponsored by 12 county supervisors, including 1st District Supervisor Anne O’Connor, the resolution directs the county to take action to address food insecurity during the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directors. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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