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
Nate Monroe, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Springborn’s leadership team will include UIS’ Kelsey Balance as executive vp global series and UCP’s Rebecca Franko as executive vp current.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
The Florida Trib’s executive editor, Nate Monroe, was the journalist whom FPL’s former political consultants are alleged to have surveilled.
—Nate Monroe, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Springborn’s leadership team will include UIS’ Kelsey Balance as executive vp global series and UCP’s Rebecca Franko as executive vp current.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Noun
Mid-tier engagements, common for executives and growth-stage brands, generally run $5,000 to $10,000 per month and may include active suppression, content development, AI reputation management, and press placement.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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The boundaries of some of these areas are based on soil studies rather than on administrative boundaries, as is the case with the three sub-regions mentioned above.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Democrats and food advocates worry that states will reduce food benefits to pay the higher administrative costs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Dennis Jacobs, the airport manager and director of Bates County Emergency Management, previously told USA TODAY that the incident was the deadliest crash in the airport's roughly 50-year history.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Despite Mike Trout’s strong start to the season and strong stretches from starters José Soriano, Reid Detmers and Walbert Ureña, the Angels have had a worse first half this season with first-year manager Kurt Suzuki at the helm.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The former New York Yankees first baseman and longtime manager developed a close relationship with Schneider during their time together, creating a partnership that Schneider has openly credited for helping shape his managerial approach.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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It was confirmed by the episode’s director in which Rhaena was given the eggs, that those eggs went on to belong to Daenerys in Game of Thrones.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The board appointed veteran district administrator Andres Chait as acting superintendent.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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How to submit a claim form Class members can submit a claim on the settlement website or mail it to the settlement administrator at the address on the claim form.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Adams has 28-years of experience as an educator and administrator, most recently as the deputy superintendent of Garland ISD.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Brown applied for the superintendent job in Broward County three years ago.—
Austin Horn
June 16,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Sacramento Councilmember Karina Talamantes, whose district is directly adjacent to the project, has remained steadfast in her opposition to the development, urging the county to further delay the vote until a new supervisor is elected to replace Phil Serna, who is championing the project.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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