executor

noun

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 The team was placed in a trust and his sister, Jody Allen, was named the executor and trustee of his estate. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Chief Justice John Roberts has now served as the executor of Humphrey’s Executor. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 5 July 2026 The old model had strategists on top, executors in the middle and juniors at the bottom. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Because probate laws vary, executors should understand their state's requirements before assuming every creditor can continue adding interest indefinitely. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for executor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executor
  1. delegate
  2. agent
  3. proxy
  4. attorney
  5. representative
  6. deputy
Noun
  • The delegates were elected at county party meetings last weekend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Every other year, the sleepy Hampshire town of Farnborough explodes in cosmopolitan confusion as exhibitors, delegates, industrial giants, politicians, media, and visitors estimated at 120,000 descend over a five-day period.
    — David Szondy July 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Definition of delegate
Noun
  • In recent years, the Service Employees International Union 32BJ has pushed for better working conditions for workers at the airport, such as wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners, who work for contractors of American Airlines.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Inadequate data management is projected to cause 60% of AI project failures, with autonomous agents posing even greater risks as errors can spread rapidly.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of agent
Noun
  • Meanwhile, some ownership sources have cautioned against treating the Padres as a proxy for the market, pointing to factors such as the San Diego area’s affluence and the city’s lack of other major sports franchises.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Iran’s proxies in Yemen have threatened to cut off a major bypass of the Strait of Hormuz, through which oil tanker traffic has slowed dramatically in recent days.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of proxy
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  • His work as an attorney was focused on government waste and fraud.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Her attorneys didn’t immediately respond Sunday to a request for comment.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
Definition of attorney
Noun
  • Three candidates are vying to represent southeast Olathe as the state representative for Kansas’ 78th district.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Each of the representatives will receive a $15,000 grant from MLS to support their organization.
    — Alex Zietlow July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of representative
Noun
  • Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden ended the department’s partnership with ICE in 2018, but 10 Charlotte-area sheriff’s deputies still work with the federal agency.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The firm most recently helped the city hire Nate Vogel, the airport’s deputy director of operations.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
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“Executor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executor. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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