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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
Cloudflare executives added that the company is hoping to avoid further major layoffs.
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Researchers, retailers, shopping center executives and brands are deep into exploring the present and potential impact of AI, for better or worse.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
One word came up repeatedly in a federal courtroom in Kansas City, Kansas, on Wednesday as the government laid out its case in the racketeering conspiracy trial of former Boilermakers executives accused of scheming to steal $20 million in union funds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The idea that reality television is fake was also a popular stereotype that producers and executives wanted to dismiss.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The purchase was arranged by executives with Atlas Hospitality Group, which tracks the California lodging market.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Despite the tough results, executives remain optimistic for a turnaround at the French company.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The list also includes executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa, and is likely to grow in the coming days as CEOs jockey for invites.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The final compensation for top WBD executives when the merger deal closes has yet to be hammered out, but Zaslav and others are in line to get nine-figure payouts.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Researchers, retailers, shopping center executives and brands are deep into exploring the present and potential impact of AI, for better or worse.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
One word came up repeatedly in a federal courtroom in Kansas City, Kansas, on Wednesday as the government laid out its case in the racketeering conspiracy trial of former Boilermakers executives accused of scheming to steal $20 million in union funds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The idea that reality television is fake was also a popular stereotype that producers and executives wanted to dismiss.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The purchase was arranged by executives with Atlas Hospitality Group, which tracks the California lodging market.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Despite the tough results, executives remain optimistic for a turnaround at the French company.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The list also includes executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa, and is likely to grow in the coming days as CEOs jockey for invites.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The final compensation for top WBD executives when the merger deal closes has yet to be hammered out, but Zaslav and others are in line to get nine-figure payouts.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
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The bill focuses on large health care companies that own pharmacies as well as insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, which influence the prescription drugs Americans can get through insurance plans and how much those medications will cost.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Che’s managers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Athletic directors are not looking for their coaches to be in agreement with the school's philosophy on whether more teams should be added to the postseason.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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And on May 17, the FilmUSA Pavilion in Cannes hosts Georgia day, featuring producers, directors, studio operators, financiers, city officials, film commissions and resource providers.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The committee, which included teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses and social workers, cross referenced this frequent flyer list with student grades to identify students who were struggling and missing a lot of class.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The 1984 rodeo made a profit of $23,000, but administrators cited additional and prohibitive costs as the reason for discontinuing future rodeos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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Keely Roberts stepped down in 2023 after she and her son were injured during the Highland Park July 4 parade mass shooting, and two interim co-superintendents, Lynette Zimmer and Jim McKay, filled the role before Lawson.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Representing Fort Worth school district at the listening session were deputy superintendents Daniel Soliz and Kellie Spencer, and chief of staff Louis Kushner.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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