directresses

noun

plural of directress
as in stage directors

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  1. stage directors
  2. managers
  3. leaders
  4. directors
  5. conductors
Noun
  • 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
Definition of stage directors
Noun
  • In his book, Tsipursky outlined the leading attitudes managers will encounter, from most resistant to most enthusiastic.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Rule 7 - No mound visits allowed This one is self-explanatory — managers may not visit the mound at all to talk to the pitcher.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
Definition of managers
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  • City leaders say the buildings are safe and that data submitted to Florida regulators were miscategorized.
    — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • And everywhere there are photographs — of governors and lawmakers, local leaders and beloved relatives.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of leaders
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  • Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • As the industry exits an era of cinematic universes, when mega-producers like Kevin Feige ruled the land, directors seem to matter again.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of directors
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  • Companies are experimenting with specialized conductors and light waves to transmit information in a much more energy-efficient way.
    — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
  • The 4-pin XLR / 3m cable has larger cross-sectional conductors to maintain low resistance over its extended length, with high-strength PFA insulation for durability and electrical performance.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of conductors
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