as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things
an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé
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Recent Examples of directorial
Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, makes her directorial debut with the documentary My Mom Jayne, which just premiered in the Cannes Classics section of the festival.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 May 2025
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress, 61, was joined by her actor husband Peter Hermann, 57, and their three children on the red carpet for her directorial debut, My Mom Jayne.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 19 May 2025
Urchin, the directorial debut of Babygirl and Triangle of Sadness star Harris Dickinson, which had its bow in Un Certain Regard, also has multiple buyers circling.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
In addition to the release of Love Me, Kristen Stewart recently appeared at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of her feature directorial debut, the drama The Chronology of Water.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 May 2025
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress, 61, was joined by her actor husband Peter Hermann, 57, and their three children on the red carpet for her directorial debut, My Mom Jayne.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 19 May 2025
Urchin, the directorial debut of Babygirl and Triangle of Sadness star Harris Dickinson, which had its bow in Un Certain Regard, also has multiple buyers circling.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
In addition to the release of Love Me, Kristen Stewart recently appeared at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of her feature directorial debut, the drama The Chronology of Water.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directorial
Adjective
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Metro Transit: Since 2023, the transit agency has employed civilian Transit Rider Investment Program (TRIP) agents to check fares, provide customers with information about transit schedules and social service programs, and issue administrative citations, which are non-criminal fines.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2025
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There is no administrative independence, there are no limitations, there are no regulatory constraints in this government‘s view, only tools to be used as necessary.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In previous managerial stops, Postecoglou has won titles and cups in his second season in charge.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Heavily influenced by Ferenc Puskas, the Hungarian great who stopped off at the Australian club in a nomadic managerial career that spanned six of the seven continents, Postecoglou teams generally play high-energy, attacking football.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directorial. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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