exec

noun

ex·​ec ig-ˈzek 

1

: executive officer

2

: executive

Synonyms of exec

• executive
• manager
• director
• administrator
• superintendent

Examples of exec in a Sentence

a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches

Recent Examples on the Web

When asked about rampant rumors that Sarandos had been courting HBO/HBO Max content chairman Casey Bloys for a job or production deal, the exec downplayed it. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

That’s an improbable description for a longtime Wall Street exec — even more so for one who has spent 26 years climbing the ranks of Goldman Sachs, and who may soon ascend to the CEO job at the storied investment bank. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Mattel announced Wednesday morning that Kreiz was stepping down after a succession process, with former Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch taking over as top exec. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

That modus operandi was also catnip to Disney+ execs, according to Kistler. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exec

• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck
• check