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
James Factora, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Audrey Thomas, Fort Worth ISD’s executive director of specialized learning, said a number of other factors could contribute to the gap between the 5.7% of students identified as having dyslexia and the one in five people who are estimated to have the disorder across the country.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
Michael S. Lubell, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s also a substance abuse counselor, a music executive, and a surgeon, as well as both a fire captain and a fire lieutenant.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In addition to starring, White will also serve as an executive producer alongside Aciman.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Audrey Thomas, Fort Worth ISD’s executive director of specialized learning, said a number of other factors could contribute to the gap between the 5.7% of students identified as having dyslexia and the one in five people who are estimated to have the disorder across the country.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Emil Michael, who would serve as undersecretary of defense for research and engineering is a former Uber executive.
—Michael S. Lubell, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s also a substance abuse counselor, a music executive, and a surgeon, as well as both a fire captain and a fire lieutenant.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for executive
Adjective
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However, given its complexity and the deference courts show to administrative determinations, a speaker wishing to avoid criminal liability threats and the heavy costs of defending against FEC enforcement must ask a governmental agency for prior permission to speak.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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While discussions continue, Reddit emphasized that these X link bans reflect community choices rather than administrative decisions from Reddit’s management.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That’s a positive for whitetail deer hunters and managers.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
23 Jan. 2025
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Educate and Empower: Offer training and resources to hiring teams and managers to understand neurodiversity better and create an inclusive environment.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, many incidents go unreported due to fear of retaliation or lack of managerial support. Industry experts emphasize the importance of empowering staff to respond to such situations.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Lost in his array of impressive managerial achievements are two obscure details: according to the data compiled by ProBaseballReference, Bochy is not a winning manager.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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More than 20 years later, Riklis’s loyal adaptation has opponents just as the book did, and even more so because of the nationality of its director.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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And that starts with a trio of other truly awful nominees: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Bobby Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Catch up quick: The previous FAA administrator, Michael Whitaker, resigned on Jan. 20, Trump's Inauguration Day, multiple outlets reported.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Each school and department will have a booth where candidates may meet administrators, learn about school-specific openings and ask questions, according to a district flyer.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This week, the state superintendent and a number of local school districts outlined new guidance preparing students, staff, and families for possible ICE encounters.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
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Most Popular Hartford schools superintendent stepping down.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With that ban set to expire at the end of January, supervisors were forced to make a decision on the recurring problem.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Cotton farming is a labor-intensive process, requiring workers to toil in the scorching sun for up to 10 hours a day under the watchful eyes of field supervisors.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executive. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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