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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 executives
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The rise of bands such as the Beatles and the Beach Boys, and the general popularity of rock, pop and folk music had caught the attention of executives in the studios and production companies, and all of them wanted their own piece of the youth market.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Six travel and mountain rescue executives have been arrested and accused of conducting fake rescues on Nepal’s high mountains to scam millions of dollars from insurance companies.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
While the company has not broken out the financials or exact numbers on audiobooks, Spotify executives said this week that there was 36 percent year-over-year growth in new listeners between 2024 and 2025 and listening hours were up 37 percent.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Covista recently worked with Gallup to survey more than 1,300 health care clinicians and 160 health care executives across the country on the shortages.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Rimas Sports, co-founded by Bad Bunny and Rimas Entertainment executives Noah Assad and Jonathan Miranda, creates media covering Latin sports, entertainment and culture worldwide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
According to executives at the restaurant’s parent company, Yum!
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The rise of bands such as the Beatles and the Beach Boys, and the general popularity of rock, pop and folk music had caught the attention of executives in the studios and production companies, and all of them wanted their own piece of the youth market.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Six travel and mountain rescue executives have been arrested and accused of conducting fake rescues on Nepal’s high mountains to scam millions of dollars from insurance companies.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
While the company has not broken out the financials or exact numbers on audiobooks, Spotify executives said this week that there was 36 percent year-over-year growth in new listeners between 2024 and 2025 and listening hours were up 37 percent.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Covista recently worked with Gallup to survey more than 1,300 health care clinicians and 160 health care executives across the country on the shortages.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Rimas Sports, co-founded by Bad Bunny and Rimas Entertainment executives Noah Assad and Jonathan Miranda, creates media covering Latin sports, entertainment and culture worldwide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
According to executives at the restaurant’s parent company, Yum!
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
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The funding round draws support from major alternative asset managers, signaling a shift in how the private sector views advanced nuclear deployment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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People with non-linear paths often worry about how their experience and qualifications will be perceived by hiring managers, investors, or senior leaders.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Two city directors were absent.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year’s selections focused on characters as a core driver of IP competitiveness, recognizing the actors who portrayed beloved characters alongside the directors, producers and writers who brought them to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wayne Township also offers a three-year apprenticeship program, and administrators are pursuing virtual work opportunities for students for whom transportation could be a barrier.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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School administrators are preparing for immigration-enforcement operations at pickup and drop-off.—
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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If that number is amount is exceeded, and some schools have reached that point in Metro Detroit, superintendents need to ask state officials for additional emergency days or start scheduling makeup days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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