gaffer

Definition of gaffernext

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Recent Examples of gaffer Svetnoy, the film's gaffer, spent the next 20 to 30 minutes rendering aid to Hutchins after realizing the cinematographer had been shot. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Baldwin had asked the court to fully dismiss the lawsuit filed by Rust gaffer Serge Svetnoy. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 The suit was filed by Serge Svetnoy, a gaffer on the New Mexico set, who is claiming emotional distress due to negligence. Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 If this does well, the caterer, the gaffer, the best boy and the dolly grip are going to see some extra dough. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gaffer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaffer
Noun
  • Vivian composed the main theme first, then the theme for family patriarch Preston (Kurt Russell).
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
  • The older aunt’s character has morphed into a bold talent agent, who sees the potential for the nightclub and manages to convince the patriarch of the household that the nightclub could be a money-maker for them all.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
  • Guardians manager Stephen Vogt missed his second straight game because of a viral infection but is expected to be back in the dugout Tuesday night.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Sixteen years into the experiment, Twitter is a graybeard by internet years and by corporate standards.
    Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Joe Thornton, the Bruins' No. 1 draft pick in 1997, is now an NHL graybeard.
    Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
  • The skipper started off his pregame press conference by sending condolences to the Yankees and to the Sterling family.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With the launch of a new public works online portal, Alonzo Jenkins, the supervisor of public works, said residents — or anyone else — can provide the department with quick, precise information around the clock.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
  • Fanger revealed that the sneaker subplot was loosely inspired by Henry Lawrence, the real-life son of Christa Miller (who also serves as music supervisor) and showrunner Bill Lawrence.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Those devoted to the Charli cause will no doubt get more out of the film than an out-of-touch oldster like myself ever could.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And if Black passengers dared to pull the curtain aside, the dining car steward would hurriedly pull the curtain closed, or worse.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • Unlike the officials, no lengthy review was needed as they were hastily ejected by stewards.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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“Gaffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaffer. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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