executives

noun

plural of executive
as in managers
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 executives Those carry a single vote, compared with the more powerful Class B shares that Shotwell, Musk and other executives also own. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 Below are other notes regarding the Mets and the trade deadline based on conversations with club sources and executives from other clubs, all of whom were granted anonymity in exchange for candor. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Three existing office buildings known as BR8 would be bulldozed for the development, executives said. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Distinguished executives, including the likes of Dave Dombrowski and Andrew Friedman, have wanted no part of the Angels. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Even as many corporate leaders embrace LinkedIn and other social platforms for visibility and influence, a smaller cohort of executives at some of America’s largest companies continues to buck the trend. — Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026 While players, managers and front-office executives came and went over nearly 60 years, Anixter remained a constant, witnessing everything from rebuilding seasons to the franchise-ending 2016 World Series championship. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who represents Boyle Heights, organized the private meeting Monday between executives of Lineage Logistics and a coalition of community leaders. — City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
  1. managers
  2. directors
  3. administrators
  4. superintendents
Noun
  • One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.
    — Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of managers
Noun
  • Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Instead of hiring full-time executives, organizations share access to experienced professionals, including fractional CFOs, HR directors, CMOs, CIOs, grant writers, and procurement specialists.
    — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of directors
Noun
  • San Juan High School administrators could not be reached for comment Monday.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 6, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The ‘College-Enrollment Death Spiral’ and College Athletics The merger of Ursuline and Gannon stems in part from the enrollment challenges that have become a focal point of higher ed administrators across the country.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of administrators
Noun
  • School district management groups, such as the one representing county superintendents, were more supportive of the changes.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Better Decisions, Earlier What constrains superintendents is how much time every day gets consumed by documentation and piecing together what happened, rather than applying that judgment to what comes next.
    — Mike Winn, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of superintendents

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