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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Spitzer, Simon Heuer, Ruben Fleischer, Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu also executive produce.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
More than 100 executives and government officials are expected at the majlis, including US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, ExxonMobil’s Darren Woods, and Microsoft’s Brad Smith.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Hulu has ordered a pilot for a new drama project titled Southern Bastards, based on Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s graphic novel series of the same name, from writers and executive producers Bill Dubuque (Ozark, The Accountant) and Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Spitzer, Simon Heuer, Ruben Fleischer, Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu also executive produce.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
With general manager Chris Grier, keep in mind that executives working with other teams cannot be poached during the season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
More than 100 executives and government officials are expected at the majlis, including US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, ExxonMobil’s Darren Woods, and Microsoft’s Brad Smith.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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Staying on top of daily administrative tasks like payroll and invoicing is complicated enough.—
Danielle Higley,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The communication app should provide the security and administrative controls needed to manage users and protect company data.—
Rebecca Lazar,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jerry Weintraub was Frank Sinatra’s manager, as well as a major Hollywood producer making big-budget movies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza, who had Butera as his bench coach for Team Italy, is excited about the Nats’ new managerial prospect.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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His managerial experience is limited to leading Leones de Escogido to the Dominican Winter League and Caribbean Series titles in 2025.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tad Sours, the county's communications director, released a statement saying the project will proceed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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As promised, the memoir focuses on the years 1977 to 1980, when Robertson became close pals and housemates with director Martin Scorsese, more entrenched in the Hollywood community and less with his former mates in the Band.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So are the county administrators who manage their benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Students, administrators, C-suite executives and more, each attesting to how my road map propelled them to put one foot in front of the other and enter a season of triumph.—
Alma Cooper,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Across the United States, attendance laws vary by state, but nearly all public school systems classify family vacations as unexcused absences, unless approved in advance by a principal or superintendent.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the last four years, Knapp saw student test scores come back up and as part of the board helped implement new math and English Language Arts curriculum, hired a new superintendent and approved a new strategic plan to guide the district in the future.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wardrobe supervisor Earl Nicholson then offered a brilliant idea, which viewers see after Clarkson’s Kellyoke performance wraps.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Landry, who charged LSU’s board of supervisors with leading the search for a new football coach, expressed dissatisfaction with the massive contract that Woodward had given Kelly, which included a buyout for as much as $53 million.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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