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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
This person says Davie surrounded himself with commercial executives, rather than those steeped in public service broadcasting.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
As with much new generative AI technology, corporate executives proceeded with the project without the consent of the writers whose work would actually power the output.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Tanya Simon, only the fourth executive producer in the history of the long-running newsmagazine, could be removed from the role later this year if CBS News executives decline to renew a one-year deal that put her in the job, according to three people familiar with the matter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Disney previously agreed to take a $1 billion stake in the startup and license 200 iconic characters to Sora in what some entertainment executives considered a watershed deal.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Granting executives options that become highly valuable at the IPO can help motivate managers to complete the offering.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
To expand this work, Semafor is bringing on two new executives to lead the expansion of its signature live journalism convenings across the region.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
However, executives have previously said that about half of its overall sales come from away-from-home channels, which also include movie theaters, airplanes and amusement parks.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
When Silicon Valley executives and federal lawmakers gathered at the Hill and Valley Forum on Tuesday,, a conference designed to bridge the gap between Big Tech and Washington, artificial intelligence dominated the whole event.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
As with much new generative AI technology, corporate executives proceeded with the project without the consent of the writers whose work would actually power the output.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Tanya Simon, only the fourth executive producer in the history of the long-running newsmagazine, could be removed from the role later this year if CBS News executives decline to renew a one-year deal that put her in the job, according to three people familiar with the matter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Disney previously agreed to take a $1 billion stake in the startup and license 200 iconic characters to Sora in what some entertainment executives considered a watershed deal.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Granting executives options that become highly valuable at the IPO can help motivate managers to complete the offering.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
To expand this work, Semafor is bringing on two new executives to lead the expansion of its signature live journalism convenings across the region.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
However, executives have previously said that about half of its overall sales come from away-from-home channels, which also include movie theaters, airplanes and amusement parks.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
When Silicon Valley executives and federal lawmakers gathered at the Hill and Valley Forum on Tuesday,, a conference designed to bridge the gap between Big Tech and Washington, artificial intelligence dominated the whole event.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
Noun
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Bauers clearly hit the base square in the middle, and the call was quickly overturned, leading to laughs from both managers, the Rays’ Kevin Cash and the Brewers’ Pat Murphy.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Branch managers or internal human resources/labor relations employees handle those conversations.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The city manager’s roles are absorbed by the mayor, who makes $273,063 as of 2026, and several directors who make less than Jones and his deputy city managers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The restructuring will also relocate about 260 positions to Utah and establish 15 state directors.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the athletic director, the administrators, our job is to be the bulldozer.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two school administrators told police the girl also reported Vang touched her thigh the prior spring and that he had already been talked to about hugging young female students, the criminal complaint said.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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The audit examines internal MSCS workings from fiscal year 2022 through fiscal year 2024, stretching the tenure of multiple superintendents.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Five superintendents left their NWI districts last year, including Sharon Johnson-Shirley at Lake Ridge Schools.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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