EXECUTIVE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv

Definition of executive

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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Kurkdjian conceived it as a counterweight to the very sweet and spicy Elixir, and as another option for the wearer who wants Sauvage’s full rousing potential, but with executive muscle. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 Dunmoyer’s is the first petition to delist an animal since the peregrine falcon, which was removed in 2009, said Melissa Miller-Henson, executive director of the Fish and Game Commission. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 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

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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

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Pitching coach Mel Harder managed Cleveland as Jimmy Dykes was fired that morning, ending his 22-year managerial career with a 1,406-1,541 record (103-115 with Cleveland).

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
His successes in previous years mean clubs and national teams across the world place his name high up on their lists of targets for vacant managerial positions.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of managerial

Noun

Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
But Park Road Park is perfectly safe, said Walker, the parks director.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of director

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Former Chicago Police first deputy superintendent Anthony Riccio said catching these riders isn't easy and riders know it.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Cancy McArn, the district’s superintendent, sent a rebuttal letter Thursday to Gordon rejecting the county office’s conclusion that the new teachers’ union agreement would not provide enough financial relief to help the district avoid insolvency.

— Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 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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