higher-ups

noun

Definition of higher-upsnext
plural of higher-up
as in executives

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher-ups
  1. administrators
  2. employers
  3. directors
  4. supervisors
  5. managers
  6. leaders
  7. principals
Noun
  • Our company's Policy Engine, for example, enables granular control over transaction approvals, user permissions, and access settings—allowing administrators to tailor workflows to fit specific operational needs and compliance requirements.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Database administrators will use it to optimize queries and automate the generation of schema and scripts.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of administrators
Noun
  • The corporations also compete as employers.
    Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Encourage regular check-ins between employers and employees to discuss needs, expectations and concerns.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of employers
Noun
  • Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Episode directors include Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley and Jason Zeldes.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of directors
Noun
  • Being asked to teach the new supervisors on how to do their jobs is soul crushing.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recently two members of our small team were promoted to supervisors.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supervisors
Noun
  • Today, developers, product managers and data science teams can and are benefitting significantly from a culture of experimentation.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As hierarchies flatten, employees and managers may face unclear boundaries around decision-making authority and accountability, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managers
Noun
  • Engage with industry leaders and anticipate how new technologies might reshape your sector.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By contrast, a story that people connect with emotionally can help leaders better articulate their vision and effect lasting change.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • Clearly, the two principals in the trade are Gimenez and Horwitz.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Other updates will limit the number of student assessments, while adding trainings for district superintendents, principals and teachers.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of principals
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