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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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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
In peak years, as many as about 250 people attended the center’s technology classes, according to executive director Jean Souffrant. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 Other departures from 60 Minutes include executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, correspondents Cecilia Vega and longtime producer Henry Schuster. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
After another frustrating defeat for the Phillies on Friday at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles, the veteran executive delivered a message that didn't require a press conference. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Frontier, JetBlue and Allegiant are planning to introduce first-class seats in the coming months, roomier, more expensive options that executives say will cater to customers looking to pay up for more space. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Aug. 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
  • Organizers had converted the administrative conference room at North Little Rock High into a green room of sorts.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The headquarters of Finland’s National Pensions Institute also forms part of the UNESCO collection, reflecting Aalto’s belief that even administrative buildings could be welcoming and human in scale.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of administrative
Noun
  • Gausman earned a high-five and slap on the back from manager Craig Counsell in the dugout after his night ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Iglesias plunked Heliot Ramos and that was all Braves manager Walt Weiss needed to see.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of manager
Adjective
  • And Hutchinson is already convinced Forest’s latest managerial appointment Oliver Glasner can bring stability.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Too often, organizations promote high-performing individual contributors into managerial roles without equipping them with the emotional intelligence or structural tools needed to lead inclusively.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of managerial
Noun
  • Argyro Chioti, the National Theater’s artistic director, said the production should become the norm rather than the exception.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Essential California sat down with Ben Orbison, FOLAR’s director of strategic communications, and spoke about festival highlights and motivations.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Some offices also have a financial administrator purchase subscriptions and then reimburse that person.
    — Luke Fountain,Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Yahoo is not a sponsor of, administrator of, or otherwise affiliated with this Competition.
    — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • Jason Christopher Puopolo, the former West Sacramento parks operations superintendent, was released from custody after posting a $10,000 bail bond on April 20, Yolo Superior Court records show.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The transportation office referred inquiries to the superintendent's administrative assistant.
    — Amanda Pitts, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • Instead, music supervisor Thomas Golubić assembled a range of possible tracks and let the sequence reveal itself in the edit.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kim, 49, a member of San Francisco’s board of supervisors from 2011 to 2019, has touted her advocacy for California’s first $15 minimum wage and making the city’s community college tuition free, among other progressive causes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
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