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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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
Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, stepped down in April, with Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani set to lead the show as executive producers going forward.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
He was born and raised on a horse farm in Oswego and became a marketing and advertising executive, a real estate developer and a hospitality business investor.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Hal Nelson, Corning executive vice president and chief operating officer, emphasized that Corning invented the first low-loss optical fiber more than 50 years ago, which revolutionized telecommunications.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, stepped down in April, with Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani set to lead the show as executive producers going forward.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
By addressing financiers and corporate executives in Miami, Rodríguez signaled a willingness to engage directly with people her movement once vilified — an acknowledgment that foreign capital, particularly from the United States, will be central to Venezuela’s recovery.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
He was born and raised on a horse farm in Oswego and became a marketing and advertising executive, a real estate developer and a hospitality business investor.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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Fulton County officials have forcefully pushed back, arguing the issues cited reflect routine administrative errors rather than evidence of fraud.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The officers were placed on administrative leave as the shooting was investigated by the Suffolk District Attorney’s office.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Resort manager Puspa, born in a small village on the east of Bali, can tell you everything there is to know about the local traditions, while farm manager Wayan’s passion for sustainable agriculture is infectious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off a late rally by the San Diego Padres to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory, 3-2 on Monday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Available only at the Milan campus for the moment, the core offering of the new educational project will be a three-year undergraduate program starting in October and mixing creative, technical and managerial skills.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Games 1 and 2 provided little opportunity for managerial input.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At thirty-three, Chalker was older than most of his classmates, with more experience professionally and abroad, and he was tapped to spend a day with James Pavitt, then the agency’s director of operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Chartis, 40% of rural hospitals already operate at a loss, and many hospital administrators say they could be forced to reduce services, or worse, if fewer patients have insurance to pay for their care.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Licata officially appointed as FWISD’s acting superintendent The Board of Managers unanimously voted to confirm Licata as the school district’s superintendent.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The new rules were approved by the county's recreation and park commission last week, and they are scheduled to go before the board of supervisors for a vote in the next two months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jaime, who had on a yellow reflective vest and a helmet, held up his phone near his supervisor’s and, courtesy of the FarEye app, instantly received the coördinates for the packages—a total of forty-five—he’d be delivering.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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