as in executives
a person who manages or directs something
a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches
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Recent Examples of execs
Jonathan Anderson was appointed creative director of Loewe in September 2013, after his namesake brand caught the attention of LVMH execs.
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The latest round of fellows in that Crown program included execs with MSNBC, Peloton, Liquid Death, Bath & Body Works, Airtable and Amazon Pharmacy on their résumés.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
And once a winner is chosen, Hallmark Channel execs get to work finding a perfect holiday movie for their new star.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
What once was a three-team race is now complicated, even if execs around the league still see Kansas City and Buffalo as the favorites.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Known as one of international TV’s most colorful, insightful and uniquely-spoken programming execs, his turn of phrase and read on the global market are always worth attention.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The Oscar nominee said Lucasfilm execs Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Cary Beck backed the project until Disney shut it down.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The company’s execs certainly haven’t been shy about describing what robots could do for its sprawling commerce machine.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The latest round of fellows in that Crown program included execs with MSNBC, Peloton, Liquid Death, Bath & Body Works, Airtable and Amazon Pharmacy on their résumés.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
And once a winner is chosen, Hallmark Channel execs get to work finding a perfect holiday movie for their new star.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
What once was a three-team race is now complicated, even if execs around the league still see Kansas City and Buffalo as the favorites.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Known as one of international TV’s most colorful, insightful and uniquely-spoken programming execs, his turn of phrase and read on the global market are always worth attention.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The Oscar nominee said Lucasfilm execs Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Cary Beck backed the project until Disney shut it down.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The company’s execs certainly haven’t been shy about describing what robots could do for its sprawling commerce machine.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execs
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There were others, too, including former Netflix executives Cindy Holland, Matt Thunell and Brian Wright.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Read the 32nd annual Next Gen list of rising executives here.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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As part of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, administrators cannot interfere with or restrict federal and civil aviation activities, explained Stephanie McFarland, a spokesperson for airport officials.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, parents who schedule vacations during the school year often find themselves at odds with both attendance policies and administrators like Johnson, who see such decisions as undermining classroom continuity and accountability.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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School boards work with school superintendents and other administrators to make policies for schools.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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On September 25, 43 former park superintendents sent a letter to Doug Burgum urging him to close the national parks in the event of a government shutdown.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Execs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execs. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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