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as in directors
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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as in drivers
a person who collects money or fares on a train or bus
She asked the train's conductor when they would arrive at the next station.
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Recent Examples of conductors
Instead, modern leaders should embrace acting as conductors, orchestrating input, fostering alignment, and empowering teams to act with clarity.
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Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
At 88, Mehta is the dean of Schoenberg conductors.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
One of the other conductors of this symphony is the frontrunner for the comeback player of the year award (if the NBA had such an honor), Lonzo Ball.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Indeed, members of the Philharmonic are more likely to ask whether conductors have risen to their level.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Hope and unity can be found in youth orchestras with galvanizing conductors around the world.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The technology enables the creation of conductors from long, one-dimensional CNT structures, even in challenging dry manufacturing environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
The areas where conductors will be formed are blocked from the light.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
Looking ahead, solid-state batteries using non-flammable solid lithium conductors are on the horizon.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2024
Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
At 88, Mehta is the dean of Schoenberg conductors.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
One of the other conductors of this symphony is the frontrunner for the comeback player of the year award (if the NBA had such an honor), Lonzo Ball.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Indeed, members of the Philharmonic are more likely to ask whether conductors have risen to their level.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Hope and unity can be found in youth orchestras with galvanizing conductors around the world.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The technology enables the creation of conductors from long, one-dimensional CNT structures, even in challenging dry manufacturing environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
The areas where conductors will be formed are blocked from the light.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
Looking ahead, solid-state batteries using non-flammable solid lithium conductors are on the horizon.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
Noun
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The filing also details various corporate governance matters, including changes in the board of directors and executive officers, as well as employment agreements with key personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Classical composers used dice to randomly compose songs.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Conservatory students also study work by African American composers, which has often been left out of traditional music education institutions.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
The Indianapolis Star,
26 Dec. 2024
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Beyond big-name actors, Loti works with high-ranking military, politicians, CEOs, posthumous estates, and a number of Nashville musicians, meaning that new challenges and legal precedents will crop up in a broad range of fields.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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The musicians previously performed as a support act for Billie Eilish and the 1975 on their arena tours.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The two leaders of each sect also happen to be in love.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Doing so would potentially violate the First Amendment rights of the student organization hosting the event, school leaders say.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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The family is continuing to pursue a civil case against Baldwin and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
24 Dec. 2024
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Approval from government regulators in five countries, including China and Australia, is now required to finalise the merger which will catapult Rio Tinto into the major league of lithium producers.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That means asset managers made fewer options available for investors.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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