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adjective

ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv How to pronounce executive (audio)
Definition of executivenext
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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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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Recent Examples of executive
Adjective
Moss, Reid and Backo were in attendance at the SDCC panel where the teaser first premiered, along with executive producer and showrunner Kat Sandler. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026 Appel was joined on the panel by Family Guy stars Alex Borstein, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly and co-executive producer & supervising director Peter Shin. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Noun
But the anxiety endures as station executives ask whether public media can stay aloft without far greater innovation. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026 The Wall Street Journal published a story alleging that you were involved in spying on a fellow banking executive. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for executive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
  1. administrative
  2. manager
  3. managerial
  4. director
  5. administrator
  6. superintendent
  7. supervisor
Adjective
  • This administrative validation completes the technical-economic review and establishes the regulatory path required for manufacturing and structural deployment in the Far East region.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Officer Malcolm Joseph is on unpaid administrative leave during an internal investigation, according to a CMPD news release.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of administrative
Noun
  • The main lobby, often brimming with visiting wealth managers, business executives, and world leaders, was empty.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • However, the senior manager changed his mind after the two began working together.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of manager
Adjective
  • The 55-year-old Smith is from West Bromwich, England, and has spent most of his playing and managerial career in England.
    — Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • He is expected to return soon and continue his managerial duties.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of managerial
Noun
  • Maloney currently works as the executive director of the Grandview Assistance Program and previously worked with Catholic Charities.
    — Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Henry Gardner, the director of a body that oversees the Coliseum’s affairs, said Saturday that Oakland Roots SC had missed its deadline a day earlier to make good on a defaulted lease payment.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • The change is targeted for May 31, 2027, a TSA employee in Tampa said they were told during a town hall Monday led by Adam Stahl, acting TSA deputy administrator.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • But there is also huge potential to drive efficiency for employers, many of whom currently have no choice but to appoint teams of administrators to manage all the HR tasks that would be done automatically in an office environment.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • The first contract began shortly after Hill became interim superintendent in January 2023.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Adraina is the superintendent of Gardner’s parks and recreation department, and Matt was once an educator and worked in sales.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • The office of county supervisor Kathryn Barger is aware of the complaints of Toluca Lake residents.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Recruitment is already underway for character modelers, set and prop modelers, look-development artists and supervisors, among other high-skilled positions.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 23 July 2026
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