as in director
a person who manages a performance (such as a concert or play)
It was the actor's dream to work under the renowned impresario.
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Recent Examples of impresario
An all-star lineup of podcasters and YouTube impresarios has taken Trump to task in recent months on everything from immigration and Israel to free speech and Jeffrey Epstein.
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
The Curb Records impresario has achieved significant success through his three decades of involvement in Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
My mother was the impresario of our outfits.
—Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
In a tribute shared exclusively with Deadline, musical theater impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh has remembered Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, who has died at the age of 97.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 July 2025
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Christian Orozco, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
The Curb Records impresario has achieved significant success through his three decades of involvement in Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
My mother was the impresario of our outfits.
—Amanda Uhle
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
In a tribute shared exclusively with Deadline, musical theater impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh has remembered Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, who has died at the age of 97.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresario
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the law is also an indicator of the poor health of the industry itself, as some producers look for a way to put the dream of that perfect vintage on hold.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Impresario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresario. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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