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
Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Most recently, Woods worked as an executive producer on Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023).
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Hilton moved with his family to California in 2012 when his wife, tech executive Rachel Whetstone, transferred to Silicon Valley with Google before taking senior communications roles with other major tech firms.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The series' executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, Luke Hull, and John Gilroy.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Most recently, Woods worked as an executive producer on Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023).
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
The case signals that the Trump administration will continue to clamp down on these groups despite recent overtures made by tech executives.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Hilton moved with his family to California in 2012 when his wife, tech executive Rachel Whetstone, transferred to Silicon Valley with Google before taking senior communications roles with other major tech firms.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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On the professional discipline side, a Florida Department of Health administrative complaint will start that process, which likely will end with a state Board of Nursing decision on punishment.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The day after the dinner, Graham participated in a service for White House staff, including lawyers and administrative professionals, joined by Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Jentezen Franklin, who administered communion.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The mint julep became the event’s official drink in 1939, when racetrack managers began selling the glasses the drinks were served in as souvenirs.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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During her tenure as manager of the IDFA Bertha Fund (formerly known as the Jan Vrijman Fund), the fund has supported 500 documentary projects and film organizations around the world.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My paper introduces the concept of unit-level risk position: a function of managerial choices combining risk appetite and risk management in pursuit of organizational goals.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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While examples abound, the state’s woebegone bullet train project, its tortuous efforts to implement information technology and the financial and managerial meltdown of its unemployment insurance program are among the most egregious.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The final cost will be set once the design is completed, said Laura Swartz, the communications director for the Department of Finance.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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The genius of the banquet sequence is that, even if the festivities do mark a collective release of tension, as Lee the bit player notes, Lee the director insures that the pressure never stops building.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The seven trustees oversee the superintendent and manage the district with a $524 million budget.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Donations under $5,000 without disbursement conditions may be accepted by the superintendent or the executive director of community partnerships & engagement.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The supervisor on duty apologized for Pouncy and let the customer use the restroom, which made Pouncy feel unsupported.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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None of the five L.A. County supervisors responded to a request for comment.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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