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
But early albums did not produce songs with mass appeal, at times frustrating record label executives who craved shorter, radio-friendly tunes that would drive sales.
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Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Gurmeet Lamba balances ceramics art, advising executives in the fields of Robotics and AI and serving the community as a Cupertino fine arts commissioner.
—Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
All that seemingly has changed is that American oil executives are going to get access to greater amounts of profit out of Venezuela.
—NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Some very senior executives have exited the company in accordance with these principles, including Patty McCord, the company’s original chief talent officer and one of the architects of its corporate culture.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
At the same time by delegating these duties to competent senior executives, Nielsen will be able to also oversee the company’s supply chain and corporate structure to solve the problems there and institute a cost discipline that has been absent.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
By Friday evening, the Falcons had interviewed five executives for the position, including quarterback Matt Ryan late Friday evening.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Read the 32nd annual Next Gen list of rising executives here.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Gurmeet Lamba balances ceramics art, advising executives in the fields of Robotics and AI and serving the community as a Cupertino fine arts commissioner.
—Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
All that seemingly has changed is that American oil executives are going to get access to greater amounts of profit out of Venezuela.
—NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Some very senior executives have exited the company in accordance with these principles, including Patty McCord, the company’s original chief talent officer and one of the architects of its corporate culture.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
At the same time by delegating these duties to competent senior executives, Nielsen will be able to also oversee the company’s supply chain and corporate structure to solve the problems there and institute a cost discipline that has been absent.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
By Friday evening, the Falcons had interviewed five executives for the position, including quarterback Matt Ryan late Friday evening.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Read the 32nd annual Next Gen list of rising executives here.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
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At Gracie O'Malley's in Wicker Park, fans and managers are thrilled for playoff football to return.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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And is there really a lack of top-class managers up for grabs for Premier League clubs in 2026, as my colleague Michael Cox argues?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Directors Guild of America has revealed its nominees for the 2026 DGA Awards for theatrical feature film directors and first-time theatrical feature film directors.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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One of the directors of the Chinese cave training, veteran astronaut Ye Guangfu, also participated in a 2016 CAVES training in a European cavern.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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That status means students and teachers must stay inside the building, and teachers and building administrators lock all perimeter doors.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Left out were executive directors, chiefs and associate, regional and deputy superintendents, who have the highest salary ranges.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Data must be made actionable — presented in ways that governors, school superintendents, clergy, and families can use to make decisions.—
Deborah L. Birx,
STAT,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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