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Definitions

executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
managerial
STRONG
governing ruling
WEAK
controlling decision-making directing managing
Antonyms
STRONG
subordinate
NOUN
person who manages an organization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administration administrator boss chief commander director entrepreneur government leader management manager officer official supervisor
STRONG
CEO VIP brass businessperson co directorate exec governor head heavyweight hierarchy higher-up industrialist leadership skipper tycoon
WEAK
big wheel head honcho head person key player top brass
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee follower worker

Example Sentences

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However, chief executive Duncan Mackison warned passengers to be prepared for weather disruption over Easter weekend during Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The company is revamping its executive team, with Denise Dresser taking commercial roles and Brad Lightcap focusing on special projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lores was on PayPal’s board for nearly five years and came from computer and printer maker HP, where he served as chief executive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A commission spokeswoman said the EU executive was continuously monitoring prices and has already "taken several measures to help farmers with affordability of fertilisers".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On November 2, 1858, her wedding to insurance executive Daniel Underhill took place in the Greeleys’ town-home parlor.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.