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
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Lee Wolverton has been named executive editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and will oversee the newsroom operations in Little Rock and Fayetteville.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Federal authorities said the two Smartmatic executives, along with the company, financed the bribes by overbilling the cost per voting machine for the election.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The film is produced by Hamada alongside John Hodges and Bradley Pilz; executive producers are Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl (for 18Hz), Roberts, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro and Andrew Lary.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Lee Wolverton has been named executive editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and will oversee the newsroom operations in Little Rock and Fayetteville.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Jackson County Legislature recently appointed Phil LeVota to be county executive after voters recalled Frank White last month.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Federal authorities said the two Smartmatic executives, along with the company, financed the bribes by overbilling the cost per voting machine for the election.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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The department has placed him on administrative leave pending the outcome of his immigration case but has not conceded fault, insisting that all standard vetting protocols were followed.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Henrikson, a fellow sixth-grade Gifted and Talented Education teacher, was placed on administrative leave after rallying at school board meetings and public demonstrations to bring Rupert back to the 60th Street campus.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The league doesn’t control r/NFL, and its social media managers have met with the page’s longtime moderators to ensure smooth cooperation.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What would be the financial implications of another managerial change?—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Atacameño, of which there are at least a dozen distinct groups, have managerial rights to the most iconic natural attractions, including the Salar.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Panahi’s new film has also been selected as France’s official submission for best international film at the 98th Oscar ceremony in 2026, but is also planning to campaign for best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best editing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Athletic director Pat Kraft fired Franklin last Sunday, and the team canceled practice that afternoon.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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His mother, Margaret, spent more than 20 years as a schoolteacher and administrator.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Indiana Daily Student has over $400,000 to spend, but the former adviser of the paper said administrators hamstrung his ability to use those funds, worsening the newspaper's deficit spending.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Voters can find more details about ballot questions, including arguments for and against the measures from community members, in English and Spanish on the Maricopa County school superintendent's website.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her mother, Mae (Gloria Reuben), is Boston’s District Attorney and her stepsister, Sarah (Maggie Lawson), is a BPD superintendent.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Do is the first OC supervisor to be criminally convicted in nearly half a century and was one of the leading Vietnamese American politicians in the county.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva, a Tucson native and former Pima County supervisor, crushed her Republican opponent, 69% to 29%.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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