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

Paramount execs are said to be wild-eyed at the prospect of moving to red-state America. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

To be fair, the upheaval among OpenAI’s exec ranks has extended to men too; COO Brad Lightcap announced his exit last week. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Led by former Discovery exec Sandy Varo Jarrell, the company is now owned by Banijay Entertainment following its merger with All3Media. — Peter White, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Leading a civic institution like the Lakers would once again elevate the exec to the primary power corridors of the city. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 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