conductors

noun

plural of conductor
1
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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2
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 The researchers at Cornell University used an artificial intelligence (AI) framework called IonNet to search millions of possible materials for fast-ion conductors that are critical components of solid-state batteries. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
  1. directors
  2. drivers
  3. composers
  4. operators
  5. musicians
  6. engineers
  7. leaders
  8. attendants
Noun
  • The advent of rankings allowed players to earn their way into tournaments, but the owners and directors still held onto a handful of slots for their favorites, which became known as wild cards.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The cohort includes documentary fellows Amin Pakparvar and Sara Chishti, writer-directors Gabby Beans, Lydia Matata and Rippin Sindher, and film/TV writer fellows Marisa Francis and Pedro Eiras.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of directors
Noun
  • The main straightaways will be Pennsylvania Avenue and Independence Avenue, where drivers will rev their race cars to speeds more than seven times faster than the normal speed limit of 25 mph.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, when a tire runs out of tread, drivers will have to buy the alternative, which are more expensive.
    — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of drivers
Noun
  • Seven composers, aged 17 to 24, composed new scores for these films under the mentorship of some of the industry’s top professionals.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The greatest change was observed for women composers, whose employment has surged since 2007, when there were no women composers working across the top 100 movies.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of composers
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  • TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of operators
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  • In 2000, the crew put on The Word Music, a four-day festival that gathered experimental poets, musicians, and more.
    — Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The experience will also recreate Shrimp Boat Sound, Buffett’s Key West recording studio, and feature interviews with family members, bandmates, crew, friends, fishing buddies, boat builders, producers, authors, musicians and business associates.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of musicians
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  • Military commanders, engineers, physicians, merchants, and administrators from conquered peoples could enter imperial service, demonstrating a level of social mobility uncommon in contemporary states.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • StemRad engineers, though, figured dressing as a medieval knight doesn’t really get you all that much.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of engineers
Noun
  • Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin has spoken publicly, including to CBS News, about disagreements with Pentagon leaders.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic leaders like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had hoped Vindman’s reputation and campaign war chest would help turn what election analysts had considered a solidly Republican seat into a more competitive race.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • But the attorneys said there were no infractions for the attendants to act on.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The horses, the Council was told, have stable attendants watching over them around the clock, and immediate access to a veterinarian 24 hours a day.
    — Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of attendants

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