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adjective

ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv How to pronounce executive (audio)
Definition of executivenext
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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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
The series is produced by Blink49 Studios with Tara Long, Nadine Rajabi, Mark Ford, Ben Magargel, Salena Rochester and Shari Levine serving as executive producers. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Patrick White of Lit Entertainment will serve as co-producer and Grace Lovret of Weekly World News Studios will serve as executive producer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
The event was attended by some of Hollywood’s most prolific and notable actors, filmmakers, and industry executives as well as members of the event’s host committee who came together to support the museum. — Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026 Mountain also previously served as an executive at Dell before joining the foundation in 2003. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for executive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
  1. administrative
  2. manager
  3. managerial
  4. director
  5. administrator
  6. superintendent
  7. supervisor
Adjective
  • The palace, which Cleopatra may have once used, could have later served as administrative offices, possibly overseeing operations at the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Morris said.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Some members of the Dallas-Fort Worth football community are voicing support for Cedar Hill head coach Nick Ward after Cedar Hill ISD placed him on administrative leave Thursday.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of administrative
Noun
  • Tan-Gillespie ultimately stayed with the chain throughout secondary school, later rising to assistant general manager.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of manager
Adjective
  • The Angels now have MLB’s third current managerial vacancy, all in the AL West.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Angels also said the managerial search would include a search for a new coaching staff.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of managerial
Noun
  • Vance Tsuda, the system's project director, said there hasn't been a single crash or injury associated with automation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For this latest special occasion, the designer opted to wear a red leopard print set from her namesake label’s Fall 2026 collection by its new artistic director Henry Zankov, who was also in attendance.
    — Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Three days before the test, a hospital administrator from Southampton Hospital called to confirm the appointment and review the preparation instructions.
    — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The coaches, administrators, staff and athletes will have no affiliation with our colleges and universities but instead will be employed by their respective professional leagues.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • That order was rescinded and Willis remained superintendent until 1966.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Reilly worked as an associate superintendent in the district for 10 years before his promotion to superintendent in January.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • Those unwanted jobs range from library boards that decide what books to purchase and put on shelves to school boards that help set education policy to village presidents to township supervisors.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Chris Lee, a prototypical new-school executive, wants to wield influence by inspiring his charges, while Chet Hudson, an oil rig supervisor, likens his new job to breaking horses.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of supervisor

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