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as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations
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as in producer
a person who supervises the production of a stage show
the director of the drama club's next production will be a student
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Recent Examples of director
Kay Wiles, director of HealthNet's Homeless Initiative Program, told IndyStar Wednesday that the goal is to give families one place to call at HealthNet to be connected with housing resources.
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Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Stein, the executive director of the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, understood how deeply the event would resonate with Brostoff, who struggled much of his life with mental illness.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Distinguished Telugu film director, Krish Jagarlamudi is attached as the show’s lead-off director, with other helmers still to be attached.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Its legacy was revitalized by brothers Mickey and Maury Riad, the firm’s creative director and chief executive officer, respectively, who inherited the company from their father, Maged Riad, in 1998.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Stein, the executive director of the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, understood how deeply the event would resonate with Brostoff, who struggled much of his life with mental illness.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Distinguished Telugu film director, Krish Jagarlamudi is attached as the show’s lead-off director, with other helmers still to be attached.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Its legacy was revitalized by brothers Mickey and Maury Riad, the firm’s creative director and chief executive officer, respectively, who inherited the company from their father, Maged Riad, in 1998.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
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My phone pings with an email from our building manager down in the city.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortunately, hiring managers have begun to learn that, and degree requirements have been dropping in many fields.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival has unveiled the winners of its TV Beats Co-Financing Market, intended to foster creative collaborations in series co-production and empower independent producers.Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Owen himself then thanked those who have been essential to the group’s success, including producer Harold Shedd, who was in attendance.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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As part of this partnership, Suns and Mercury executives Josh Bartelstein, CEO, and Dan Costello, EVP and CRO, participated in Trainual’s fourth annual Playbook event to share insights and strategies.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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As recently revealed, veteran international TV executive and producer Rola Bauer also is leaving the studio after serving as Head of Pan-English scripted originals for the past two years.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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You May Also Like The opening ceremony was created by artistic director Thomas Jolly, a French actor and stage director with experience with large-scale productions.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 July 2024
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That arrived when stage director, playwright and RTA volunteer Brent Buell (portrayed by Oscar nominee Raci) introduced Kewdar and Bentley to Maclin and other alums from the prison system over breakfast six years into the development process.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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What does the administrator of the Small Business Administration do?Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lee Zeldin Trump has appointed Lee Zeldin as the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Kinsey Crowley, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Quintin Shepherd is the superintendent of the Pflugerville school district.Quintin Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With no interest in teaching the subject, Griffin instead uses class time and his students' smarts to plot against his academic rival and the superintendent, among others.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Part of that was likely due to city councils or boards of supervisors in certain municipalities and jurisdictions having different meeting schedules.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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While working as the music supervisor on the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, Jones met Michael Jackson, and thus began his most fruitful collaboration.Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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