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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
Company executives knew idle transmission lines could spark wildfires.
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Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Feb. 2026
But few, apart from salivating tech company executives, are particularly keen on the idea.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Everyone, from executives to head coach Thomas Tuchel, had visited.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In this content series, creatives and executives from crowd-favorite denim brands share more about the trends, ideas and innovation shaping their newest men’s collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
The Muse Awards gala luncheon serves as NYWIFT’s flagship fundraising event, attended by executives from major studios, broadcast and cable networks and film production facilities.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The idea that white-collar work could be upended is a resurgence of a sentiment shared widely during early 2025, when executives made similar doom-and-gloom forecasts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Feb. 2026
But few, apart from salivating tech company executives, are particularly keen on the idea.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Everyone, from executives to head coach Thomas Tuchel, had visited.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In this content series, creatives and executives from crowd-favorite denim brands share more about the trends, ideas and innovation shaping their newest men’s collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
The Muse Awards gala luncheon serves as NYWIFT’s flagship fundraising event, attended by executives from major studios, broadcast and cable networks and film production facilities.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The idea that white-collar work could be upended is a resurgence of a sentiment shared widely during early 2025, when executives made similar doom-and-gloom forecasts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
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Surrounded by managers and coaches, the band reviewed staging concepts for the performance at Seoul’s Olympic Hall, and repeatedly ran through the steps to the 20-song setlist.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Large alternative asset managers such as Apollo Global Management and TPG have also unveiled sports units.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Last month, university presidents and athletic directors could not come to an agreement on how many teams should be added so the bracket will remain at 12 for the 2026 season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Because like the Dolomites here, college athletic administrators and bad decisions are permanent.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some districts, like Hays CISD and Austin ISD, administrators have asked students to remain in school, rather than continue to host protests that take them out of the classroom.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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It’s also been talked about by superintendents past and present.—
Morgan Matzen,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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