executor

Definition of executornext
as in delegate
someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will.

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Recent Examples of executor But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film. Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026 Their mother made Jerry her health proxy and Arnold the executor of her will, forcing in effect their cooperation. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 The executor looks at everything the deceased had left and adds up its total value. James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026 John McClain, a co-executor of Michael Jackson‘s estate, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for executor
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Noun
  • The market’s LatAm Content Meeting has lured delegates from Latin America, with the largest group coming from Brazil this year.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 19 June 2026
  • The page itself isn’t very detailed on the things the delegates were voting on, Kratz said, because the secretary was tired of it.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Matt Chapman signed his extension before Posey took over, but his first big move was bringing in free-agent shortstop Willy Adames.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • To fix this, the team altered the fabrication process and introduced an in situ crosslinking agent directly into the polymer film during its formation.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • There’s no stopping terrorist proxies or reduction of the nuclear threat.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
  • The question of Iran’s missile program and its support for regional proxies has been left out of the agreement.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Jack Scarola, an attorney for the couple, said Score and Mills appreciate how news of their mix-up helped connect them with Shea's biological parents.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • The city attorney’s office submitted a recommendation on Tuesday to break up the charter into a number of amendments.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
  • Following more than three hours of meeting time devoted to presentations by county staff and project representatives and approximately 75 public commenters, the board voted 5-0 to approve the long-running and controversial Upper Westside Project.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • According to Euro News, 125 deputies backed the government proposal, 61 voted against it and 13 abstained.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Ramon Padilla is the deputy graphics editor for USA TODAY.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 June 2026

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“Executor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executor. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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