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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Adjective

The series is produced by Blink49 Studios with Tara Long, Nadine Rajabi, Mark Ford, Ben Magargel, Salena Rochester and Shari Levine serving as executive producers. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Patrick White of Lit Entertainment will serve as co-producer and Grace Lovret of Weekly World News Studios will serve as executive producer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Noun

Liscano, the American Airlines executive, said a lot of variables went into the decision to resume service, including current market conditions. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026 Related Stories These awards aim to help emerging talent be discovered by agents, managers, producers, executives and other industry leaders seeking new voices. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for executive

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Adjective

In Hartford immigration court, these three outcomes — administrative closure, termination or dismissal — were most often used in removal cases dealing with young people, including some SIJS applicants.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
The indictment is connected to King’s placement on administrative leave of a top commander who was one of two people whose report of the harassment of an office training coordinator spurred a criminal investigation.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of administrative

Noun

Property managers should prioritize systems and technology that are agile enough to accommodate these differences without creating an entirely different process for every property.

— Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
An independent artist, Lumsden is self-managed with her husband Dan Freeman, who wears multiple hats as bandmate (bass player) and label manager for their imprint, Red Dirt Road Records.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026

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Vance Tsuda, the system's project director, said there hasn't been a single crash or injury associated with automation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
For this latest special occasion, the designer opted to wear a red leopard print set from her namesake label’s Fall 2026 collection by its new artistic director Henry Zankov, who was also in attendance.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of director

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The company also has strict policies against bullying through Google Classroom and Google for Education products, as well as offering tools for students to report instances of cruelty to administrators, according to Google.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Bettini and her research partners also found that supportive administrators and adequate planning time can help make the work feel more sustainable for teachers.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of administrator

Noun

Bhavna Sharma-Lewis has been picked as the district’s new superintendent.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Adam Martin, the superintendent of Waterford Schools, says that, like many other districts across the state, they've been plagued by a bus driver shortage.

— Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

After 90 days and weekly supervisor evaluations, the PIP officially ended in July 2025.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The Herald also contacted the mayor, his chief of staff, his spokesperson and Kaemmer’s direct supervisor, Jonathan Martinez, director of the Division of Constituent Services.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

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