as in executive
a person who manages or directs something
a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exec
The exec asked not to be named to preserve relationships with people still at the company.
—
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Lionsgate execs also talked about possibly participating in the current round of industry consolidation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The execs had seen firsthand what was wrong, and recognized that the IRS’s first CEO is richly equipped to deliver the fix.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The top level exec is leaving MAC Cosmetics after running the brand for barely a year as senior vice president and global general manager.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exec
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Lionsgate execs also talked about possibly participating in the current round of industry consolidation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The execs had seen firsthand what was wrong, and recognized that the IRS’s first CEO is richly equipped to deliver the fix.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The top level exec is leaving MAC Cosmetics after running the brand for barely a year as senior vice president and global general manager.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exec
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exec
Noun
-
The tax has drawn sharp criticism from some tech executives, several of whom have publicly warned about leaving California if it were enacted.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
-
Funded by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), the fellowship offers producers and development executives one-on-one time with high-level industry creatives and executives to help hone their skills in the art of communication, networking, leadership and project development.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Over the course of her career, Karen Powers worked in the offices of three State Farm agents as a kind of office manager with, eventually, duties of selling insurance herself.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The restaurant’s general manager, Saskia Baden, likens it to a Mediterranean bento box.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The Directors Guild honor is a key indicator of success in the best director category at the Academy Awards on March 15.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Skolnick, 41, who has had a long career as an athletic administrator, played a key role in Delaware’s move to FBS football.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Stakeholder dashboards present performance and financial information in clear, accessible formats, supporting alignment among animal services teams, administrators, and partners.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The school’s superintendent, Ken Floyd, said the shooter had been identified, but the identity would not be released at this time, reported the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The new superintendent will face challenges including new graduation requirements and budget constraints.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exec.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exec. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
