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
Some of television’s most senior industry execs flocked to Cannes’ Hotel Majestic on Monday as MIPCOM formally kicks off another year, with the creator economy — and YouTube, in particular — firmly in the spotlight.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Even with the New York Yankees coming off a World Series appearance and other AL East teams on the upswing, Toronto execs did not view the division as unwinnable.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Refresh and reinvent A key ingredient for success in this space is, say most execs, the ability to become part of a child’s everyday routine.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
More than 100 international TV series and formats, animation, feature films and documentaries in various stages of the production cycle will be pitched to hundreds of top execs this week in the Eternal City, underscoring the growing influence of the pre-Mipcom boutique event.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Suddenly, those same execs were interested.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Liles’ departure was announced following that of other Warner execs.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
First, the execs blame the Latina actress for the film’s failure because of her outspoken support of Palestine.
—Nicole Froio, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
But technically, no plot details for season four have been confirmed yet, so no one knows for sure — except maybe White and a few execs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Even with the New York Yankees coming off a World Series appearance and other AL East teams on the upswing, Toronto execs did not view the division as unwinnable.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Refresh and reinvent A key ingredient for success in this space is, say most execs, the ability to become part of a child’s everyday routine.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
More than 100 international TV series and formats, animation, feature films and documentaries in various stages of the production cycle will be pitched to hundreds of top execs this week in the Eternal City, underscoring the growing influence of the pre-Mipcom boutique event.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Suddenly, those same execs were interested.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Liles’ departure was announced following that of other Warner execs.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
First, the execs blame the Latina actress for the film’s failure because of her outspoken support of Palestine.
—Nicole Froio, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
But technically, no plot details for season four have been confirmed yet, so no one knows for sure — except maybe White and a few execs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execs
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In August 2021, Biden was hosting an electric vehicle event at the White House that featured executives from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis—but not Musk, even though his company exclusively makes EVs.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The club’s executives argue this could then impact the fee negotiated for the renewal or the signing of another centre-back.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In private debt, incentive misalignment can arise if managers prioritize asset growth at all costs, which sometimes leads to chasing thinner spreads or riskier deals.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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That was when PeerK12 alerted the district to the human swastika display and the inaction of SDA administrators.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Buyouts don’t seem to matter to college administrators, so all that Kelly may have in his back pocket is the chance to change offensive coordinators.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hours after the world learned that Michael D’Angelo Archer had died of cancer at age 51, Hunter, one of the most influential hip-hop and R&B directors who’s worked with Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, and Missy Elliott, among many others, is still processing the news.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The adrenaline rush caused by the spring 2026 fashion season’s wave of new creative directors, strong sophomore collections and emerging brands to watch remains strong, with the fashion crowd still engaged in assessing its favorite shows, must-have pieces and overall winners.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many of the problems the Statesman and ProPublica heard from superintendents had disproportionate impacts on students with disabilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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Safety, legal enforcement, resource protection, and public access are all at stake as these incidents unfold against a backdrop of strained park operations and recent warnings from conservation advocates and former park superintendents.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Execs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execs. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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