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as in director
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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Recent Examples of conductor
Chase also worked internationally as a conductor and musical director for over 50 musicals and operas.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The legend began in 1903 with a humble saloon in Tampa where trolley conductors and cigar-factory workers ducked in for a slurp of strong coffee.
—Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Like orchestra conductors, business leaders shouldn’t rely on permanent team members.
—Nolan Hout, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Williams will succeed James Meena, who also serves as the Opera Carolina’s principal conductor, the Charlotte opera company announced on Monday.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The legend began in 1903 with a humble saloon in Tampa where trolley conductors and cigar-factory workers ducked in for a slurp of strong coffee.
—Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Like orchestra conductors, business leaders shouldn’t rely on permanent team members.
—Nolan Hout, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Williams will succeed James Meena, who also serves as the Opera Carolina’s principal conductor, the Charlotte opera company announced on Monday.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductor
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After the initial report of Pérez's survival, Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the official Emergency Operations Center, later confirmed to the AP and the New York Times that Pérez had not been located.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at the one-story Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, said Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Center of Emergency Operations.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The driver responsible turns out to be a stage hypnotist, and the two men meet when the father volunteers for the hypnotist’s act.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The witness told investigators that Griffin swerved to cut off Francis, court documents read, at which point Francis pulled up beside the of the green Sierra and allegedly fired four to five shots into the truck through the front window on the drivers’ side.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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American composer Philip Glass will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual World Soundtrack Awards on Oct. 15 and at a film music concert which will close the Film Fest Gent’s three-day Film Music Days 2025 on Oct. 16 in Ghent, Belgium.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition features an original soundscape by musical composer Omar Zubair, who Tracy was acquainted with.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Watercraft might not be safe, while some operators are not licensed or insured.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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But now’s your chance to pick up Kid Cudi’s actual home, because the Grammy-winning musician is looking to hand over the keys to his nearly 12-acre estate in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas for a dash under $8.5 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s been condemned for the time being and will need to remove debris before a structural engineer can evaluate the building.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The City Council appointed engineer and businessman Carl Salas to serve in an interim capacity until a winner is declared.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Ukrainian leader has blamed Russia for the slow progress of talks, a sentiment echoed by his European backers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The White House leader is railing against the States’ trade deficits with its biggest trading partners, such as Canada, China, Mexico and the European Union, and has either imposed or threatened (as with the EU) up to 25% tariffs on imports.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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