DIRECTRESSES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

directresses

noun

plural of directress

as in stage directors

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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

Definition of stage directors

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One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

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The question of Wardlaw’s mental health has been brought up before — and is now being used by Republican lawmakers to try to criticize city leaders for not properly enforcing the state’s camping ban for large cities.

— Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
Morale has plummeted as a succession of mostly temporary leaders have come and gone — the front office filled with political appointees, many of them with little or no training in medicine or public health.

— Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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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

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