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
News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2025
The project also allowed Carson to merge her passions for music and acting while earning her first executive producer credit.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Five of the sitting conservative justices decided in 2020 to do away with similar job protections for the single executives who run independent agencies.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Iconoclastic critic, art historian, and photographer Max Kozloff, who served as Artforum’s executive editor in the 1970s before turning to his own artistic practice, died on April 6.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2025
The project also allowed Carson to merge her passions for music and acting while earning her first executive producer credit.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Creator Lorne Michaels will executive produce Saturday Night Live UK.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Five of the sitting conservative justices decided in 2020 to do away with similar job protections for the single executives who run independent agencies.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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At the same time, the leader of another HHS agency that works on domestic violence, the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, was placed on administrative leave.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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The agency announced the shuttering on February 24, with staff members put on administrative leave.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former New England Patriots general manager is the head coach of UNC's Tar Heels football team.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Despite still not having an agent, Marshall had her managers secure her a script and even cut the reel for her self-tape herself.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Being an adaptive leader Healthcare leaders are hybrid leaders who must blend their professional expertise with managerial duties and responsibilities, argues Dr Éva Krenyácz, assistant professor at the Corvinus University of Budapest.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In this future, humans will shift into more managerial roles, using AI systems as tools rather than being replaced by them.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the initial report of Pérez's survival, Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the official Emergency Operations Center, later confirmed to the AP and the New York Times that Pérez had not been located.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While in her early 20s, Parker Harris kicked off her career as a commercial producer and director.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some administrators have privately seethed at the proposal, cynical at the motives of the power countries.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ostensibly, all of these actions were taken because of the university administrators' approach to protests about the conflict in Gaza, which the administration has characterized as allowing antisemitism.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jayne Willard, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said the district selects new courses based on industry trends, student interest, future careers and post-secondary preparation.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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In autumn cooling temperatures push superintendents into a transition mode, preparing their courses for frost and snow.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Speaking to Rolling Stone, White Lotus‘ music supervisor Gabe Hilfer, who joined for Season Two, said the uproar meant people cared about the show.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the Sheriff’s Office asked county supervisors for permission to spend up to $760,000 on the contract with Verogen, a San Diego biotechnology startup that two years ago was acquired by the Dutch conglomerate Qiagen for $150 million.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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