as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things
the executive skills needed to manage a large business office
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as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs
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Recent Examples of executive
Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Most recently, Woods worked as an executive producer on Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023).
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Hilton moved with his family to California in 2012 when his wife, tech executive Rachel Whetstone, transferred to Silicon Valley with Google before taking senior communications roles with other major tech firms.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The series' executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, Luke Hull, and John Gilroy.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Most recently, Woods worked as an executive producer on Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023).
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
The case signals that the Trump administration will continue to clamp down on these groups despite recent overtures made by tech executives.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Hilton moved with his family to California in 2012 when his wife, tech executive Rachel Whetstone, transferred to Silicon Valley with Google before taking senior communications roles with other major tech firms.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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On the professional discipline side, a Florida Department of Health administrative complaint will start that process, which likely will end with a state Board of Nursing decision on punishment.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The day after the dinner, Graham participated in a service for White House staff, including lawyers and administrative professionals, joined by Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Jentezen Franklin, who administered communion.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both Mavs general manager Nico Harrison and Dumont have stated the team has no intentions of leaving Dallas.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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New York’s next mayor must be able to envision the humane city, then command the obsessional determination, managerial talent, and tenacity to build it.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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Over the past few decades, the professional world has grown more specialized, leading to complex managerial decisions that can leave even the most capable executives feeling overwhelmed.—
Maxim Sytch,
Harvard Business Review,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s also Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, two behind-the-scenes senior officials helping to shape, implement and message around Trump’s economic plans.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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In the first 24 hours of the Eaton fire, Pasadena’s communications director helped activate four different kinds of alerts to keep its residents apprised of evacuation orders, while also hopping on several news programs and doing interviews to share updates in real time.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The seven trustees oversee the superintendent and manage the district with a $524 million budget.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Donations under $5,000 without disbursement conditions may be accepted by the superintendent or the executive director of community partnerships & engagement.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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None of the five L.A. County supervisors responded to a request for comment.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The supervisor on duty apologized for Pouncy and let the customer use the restroom, which made Pouncy feel unsupported.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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