CONDUCTORS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

conductors

noun

plural of conductor

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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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 Flexible conductors often break under stress, but the MIT team overcame this issue by pairing custom software with multimaterial 3D printing. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 Companies are experimenting with specialized conductors and light waves to transmit information in a much more energy-efficient way. — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 13 July 2026 The 4-pin XLR / 3m cable has larger cross-sectional conductors to maintain low resistance over its extended length, with high-strength PFA insulation for durability and electrical performance. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Aluminum is one of the best heat conductors, and this particular combo allows for the pan to warm evenly—especially crucial in the searing and sautéing business. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors. — Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Hormones act as conductors, orchestrating how long each phase lasts. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 The conductors would continuously walk back and forth through each car from one end of the train to the other throughout the entire ride. — Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

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Noun

Special programs include a focus on Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, featuring six of his films with leading directors and actors discussing his work.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Studios have contracts in place with AI protections for writers, directors and actors and are mindful about the concerns.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of directors

Noun

Commercial property management is its own profession with its own language, priorities, financial drivers and legal complexities.

— David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Here's a best of the rest list, ranking all of the honorable mentions to give drivers and potential buyers more insight on some of this year's USA TODAY Cars test vehicles.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of drivers

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Every year, more than 27,000 members of the Television Academy — actors and editors, showrunners and composers, the people who actually make television — sit down with their ballots and decide who walks away with an Emmy.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
His greatest international breakthrough came with The Godfather, whose instantly recognizable themes helped establish Rota as one of the defining film composers of his era.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of composers

Noun

Lisa Yamanaka, performance director for Three Trails Taiko, said before the festival that variations of the piece are familiar to taiko musicians and particularly appropriate for the occasion.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Celebrating her growth as an artist, Billy Ray said that Miley is joining the ranks of all the legendary musicians who have gone by one name.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of musicians

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Ada County Highway District engineers and Boise Planning and Zoning commissioners looked at the same plan to replace the Eckert Road Bridge near Barber Park and drew opposite conclusions.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Instead, the engineers had to walk to the physical location of the problem—somewhere in the 4,000 square feet of floor space the electromechanical computer took up.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of engineers

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Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

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