EXECUTIVE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv

Definition of executive

as in administrative

suited for or relating to the directing of things the executive skills needed to manage a large business office

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executive

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noun

as in manager

a person who manages or directs something a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs

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Recent Examples of executive

Adjective

And then there’s the disconnect between executive enthusiasm for AI and actual frontline usage and tool absorption at the store or warehouse floor level. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Vaccarello, who most recently served as the company’s executive vice president, Live, will oversee the strategy and operations of MSG Entertainment’s portfolio of live experiences. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Noun

This former Netflix executive has a plan to revive the popular doll maker. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Erin Foster created the series and executive produces along with Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who both serve as showrunners. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for executive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive

Adjective

El Camino Real put coach Josh Lienhard on administrative leave after questions arose why his CPR and first-aid cards were not listed in the Red Cross database.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
My hesitation in choosing him had to do with his background being political in experience, not administrative.

— Marci Woodward, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of administrative

Noun

Gwen Westley Sullivan, former editorial manager of Women’s Wear Daily and W, said Froio was her colleague for 17 years and then her friend.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach walked through the team’s training facility a few days later, where Mahomes was rehabbing from knee surgery.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of manager

Adjective

Venable was a finalist for the Royals managerial opening in 2023 that went to Matt Quatraro.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
His previous managerial run with the San Diego Padres ended in a mid-season firing after four consecutive losing campaigns, leaving him with a dismal 274-366 career record entering this year.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of managerial

Noun

In spite of that, though, there were certain scenes that, for me as a director, were so essential to the film.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
The burglar broke into the first floor of the director’s New York townhouse, scanned an array of expensive framed artworks on her wall and made their choice.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of director

Noun

Shipp said the board is starting to look for an interim superintendent to take over after Balknight leaves.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
But prior to making a name for himself in Hollywood, Cruise worked a number of odd jobs, including being a superintendent's assistant in New York City, working on daily maintenance of a building.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

Paul Eckloff, a former supervisor of the Secret Service’s presidential protection division, said the Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the risks posed by drones, even off-the-shelf models that can cause massive damage.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Sutherland’s endorsements include the Rocklin Teachers Professional Association, Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, former Rocklin City Council members and Placer County supervisors.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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