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
October 2, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Gillespie and James Buddy Day are executive producers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Written and executive produced by Craig Wright.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
—October 2, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Gillespie and James Buddy Day are executive producers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
City officials, transit executives and tourism experts advocated for a bailout because Pennsylvania will reap tax revenue when Philly hosts millions of tourists in 2026 for America’s 250th birthday, the FIFA World Cup and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Written and executive produced by Craig Wright.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a statement to the INDY, Dixon slammed the university administration's initial decision to place him on administrative leave, while thanking his supporters who condemned his removal.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fried was at 102 pitches, but on the other side of the field, Boston manager Alex Cora allowed his ace, Garrett Crochet, to throw 117.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Abdi is repped by SMS Talent and Haven Entertainment; Simone by Buchwald, manager LaNise Oppong, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Granese by Untitled Entertainment and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; and Silverman by Authentic and Brave Artists Management.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most playoff games are often decided by big moments and managerial decisions, not crooked numbers and tired relievers.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brown’s two Republican successors, George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson, made few promises other than managerial competency and largely delivered.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Noah Fay, senior director of housing programs at another nonprofit that runs homeless shelters, said the desire to avoid disruptions for residents has to be balanced against the desire to keep beds full when unmet demand in Seattle is enormous.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Daryl Crouch was Green Hill's pastor from 2012-2021 and now serves as executive director of Everyone's Wilson, a network of churches that work to create spiritual and social initiatives in the community.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even so, more than 100 people were unsheltered during January 2025, said Alan Howze, assistant county administrator, during a recent board meeting.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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She is known as a strong administrator who has worked to modernize the running of her London diocese while playing a leading role in the church’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What Happens Next The superintendent's letter detailed that the school is continuing to work with the police in their investigation.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Todd Cummings started as superintendent of Paradise Valley Unified School District in July.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Workers reported that in early August supervisors cut night shifts and later instructed casual and contract workers not to return.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Team leaders—supervisors—had the authority to set norms on virtual meetings, and as with many employers, there was no official policy from top leaders on how to run them.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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