Synonyms of superintendent

superintendent

noun

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt 

as in manager

a person who manages or directs something

the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manager
• administrator
• executive
• director
• supervisor
• administrant
• commissioner
• president
• exec
• officer
• archon
• leader
• official
• chief
• boss
• minister
• comanager
• codirector
• middle manager
• head
• co-organizer
• boardman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superintendent

During this year’s debate over the bell-to-bell ban, the district’s superintendent, Mark Benigni, said the policy provided a mix of accountability and flexibility that would be lost if the ban passed. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Joshua Sweigard, the director of business services, has been named acting superintendent of the Cheltenham School District in place of Scriven. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Rachel Horn will serve as assistant superintendent, and Kyle Downs as director of operations, the release states. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the Office of the County Executive worked closely with Mondaine and incoming ISD superintendent Vickie Murillo in order to come to the terms of ISD’s withdrawal. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026