OPERATOR Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

operator

noun

Definition of operator

as in chauffeur

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nondriver

as in actor

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Recent Examples of operator That’s what caught the attention of Brian Tan, founder and CEO of luxury tour operator Zicasso. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Then came the transition to camera operator, leading him to steady work in music videos and commercials. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 The grid operator says Texas will need more power sources capable of running around the clock, including natural gas plants. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Swarmer’s software is designed to let a single operator plan, monitor, and execute missions involving hundreds of autonomous platforms. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for operator

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Noun

Each was known as His or Her Excellency, and had a specific job — security, chauffeur, media relations.

— Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Mulholland grabbed his assistant and told his chauffeur to head there.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of chauffeur

Noun

The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Brands should get in before this propels the actor even further into the mainstream.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

Marina came across a state driver’s license and a Social Security card for a man who died more than 10 years ago among Beloozerov’s possessions.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, returning in November, continues to be a massive economic driver, generating billions and attracting a high-spending international clientele.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of driver

Noun

Just like finding a good doctor, finding a good mechanic—especially a mobile mechanic—can be a process.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
As the guy, clad in full European cycling-team gear, coasts up to the front-door bench, the mechanic gets a closer look.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mechanic

Noun

Roseville officials said those safeguards, combined with officer training and administrative oversight, prevented false alerts from affecting motorists.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
In a video on Facebook, a motorist canvassed the streets of Indian Trail as fires consumed properties and cars on both sides of the road.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of motorist

Noun

The actors are perfectly cast, starting with Marmaï’s likable Antoine, the only player here not being the deceiver.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The film tells the true and twisted tale of a deceiver of land and folk, who, defying her birth as a woman, comported herself as a man and committed many a wicked deed.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

Definition of deceiver

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