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superintendent

noun

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt How to pronounce superintendent (audio)
Definition of superintendentnext
as in manager
a person who manages or directs something the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits

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Recent Examples of superintendent Dale Haney, the White House superintendent of grounds, is scheduled to consider potential trees, including one that could become the Blue Room centerpiece tree. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Three days later, the police superintendent and a detective met with Jayaram, Brearey, and another doctor, to discuss an e-mail that Jayaram had sent them directly, bypassing the executives. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Amsdill contacted the principal and the superintendent to ask why students are being asked for something that personal. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Ferris Wafle, after William & Mary, went on to be a school superintendent. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superintendent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendent
  1. manager
  2. administrator
  3. executive
  4. director
  5. supervisor
Noun
  • Between 26 and 35 vessels per day have transited this week, down from the 35 to 40 daily average of the prior eight weeks, according to Dimitris Ampatzidis, maritime risk and compliance manager at Kpler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Young texted the Triple-A manager on his way out of Wrigley Field, asking to be put in the lineup that night.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of manager
Noun
  • Its park and sheltered spaces will inevitably attract uses its designers and administrators did not anticipate.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The store may route the request to its corporate office, insurer, claims administrator, or counsel.
    — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • Coates, Miller, and Reed executive produce alongside Spencer for Orit Entertainment; Waddingham; Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Irene Yeung for Double Dream; Brian Clisham; and Stephanie Kluft.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Fox attorneys also accused executives at both Dominion and Smartmatic of destroying evidence in their respective cases, and sought sanctions.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of executive
Noun
  • Tessa Coates created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner along with Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Courtney Marx is director of mental health first aid at Alpert Jewish Family Service.
    — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Paul Eckloff, a former supervisor of the Secret Service’s presidential protection division, said the Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the risks posed by drones, even off-the-shelf models that can cause massive damage.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sutherland’s endorsements include the Rocklin Teachers Professional Association, Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, former Rocklin City Council members and Placer County supervisors.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of supervisor

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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendent. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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