executives

plural of executive

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Recent Examples of executives Chief Executive Masatoshi Kumagai and other GMO executives bowed deeply repeatedly, as is the custom here, at a news conference in Tokyo. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 When OpenAI’s top executives were appointed drivers and private security, Anna would sometimes be spotted in the car with Greg, taking him to work, according to former colleagues. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026 Today, energy executives from European oil majors are pressured to address rising prices of oil products without having the facilities needed to deliver the energy to consumers. — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Despite the macroeconomic hurdles, most industry executives have a somewhat positive attitude. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 As technology companies become increasingly valuable, executives are facing greater scrutiny over how that wealth should benefit the public. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Regardless, executives should think carefully and consult with an attorney before signing a release agreement, even if just to learn more about the terms in the agreement and what terms might be worth negotiating. — David Sanford, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The married couple and co-executives sit atop CDR Companies — a network of affiliated firms that has grown into a juggernaut of government contracting with a national reach, from engineering to healthcare to emergency management. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
Noun
  • The source must be reliable, in a position to have accurate information and approved by news managers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Dutch Bros staffers, from store owners to senior managers, have been put through the course for years to understand the hard work of the chain’s 25,000 broistas churning out drinks.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • After the lab concludes, the filmmaker cohort will participate in a yearlong support program involving monthly meetings with directors, screenwriters, agents, managers, producers, and executives.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Seemingly all the hot young horror directors honed their craft, and built their respective fan bases, online before their theatrical breakouts.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The letter was signed by school district members, unions representing thousands of teachers, school aides and administrators, as well as San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The school is faced with how to manage, embrace and integrate AI use while weighing the opinions of campus stakeholders, from faculty, administrators and students.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Even under mayoral control in New York City, the city is largely responsible for the public schools’ budget and the mayor appoints not only the chancellor and a majority of school board members but also subordinate superintendents and staff.
    — David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout the process, Wakim said, the McCoys worked with Ricky Dauenhauer — who owned NAE Contracting with his wife, Chantal Dauenhauer — as well as with project superintendents employed by NAE Contracting.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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