directresses

Definition of directressesnext
plural of directress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for directresses
Noun
  • Other musicians, stage directors, choreographers and dancers may be invited in.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Temporary monitoring, including fire watch coverage, may help show that building managers took steps to supervise the property while repairs were underway.
    Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Puck will be working with a huge team that includes 75 savory ⁠chefs, 45 pastry chefs, and 325 front-of-house staff and managers.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Trade negotiators from both sides are reportedly slated to meet in mid-March to lay the groundwork for the leaders’ summit.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Tottenham are drifting, and need to find leaders somewhere, or their season will end in the ignominy of a first relegation in 49 years.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The production took place in two-episode blocks and was primarily chronological, with directors David Gordon Green and Charlotte Brändström at the helm.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Metropolitan Opera even shared a video celebrating the often-unsung members of opera houses, from musicians to technical crews, costume designers, set builders, and conductors.
    Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Metra has conductors on every train as well as its own police force.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Directresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directresses. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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