DIRECTORIAL Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

directorial

adjective

də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

Definition of directorial

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 Wilson also claimed funds were embezzled from the film’s budget and that Ghost was trying to bury her directorial debut. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026 Turturro took the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award for his performance in the film — Segan’s directorial debut. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Chino Pacas, Clave Especial, Vic Blends and Emily Austin have joined Rodriguez’s feature directorial debut, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Starring Julianne Moore, Eisenberg’s third directorial outing won the audience award at the Virginia festival, which held its 14th edition over the weekend. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directorial

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The leader of the organization that advocates on behalf of California’s 58 counties — who was recently placed on administrative leave — is stepping down.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Schools navigate an administrative and legal minefield when handling Title IX complaints, experts say, because the statute sits at a precarious intersection where federal nondiscrimination mandates converge with state criminal and civil laws.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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