Thesaurus results for EXEC

exec

noun

ig-ˈzek

Definition of exec

as in executive

a person who manages or directs something a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches

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Recent Examples of exec For some execs in Rome, such turbulence invites a chance to think outside the box — and seize the moment. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Rumor has it that Amazon execs and director Denis Villeneuve are finally holding screen tests to determine who will succeed Daniel Craig as the seventh James Bond. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Former PlayStation and Xbox execs like Shuhei Yoshida, Shawn Layden, and Mike Ybarra have argued that the next gen isn’t necessary. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Bartoli, a former Wall Street exec, opened the first PopStroke location back in 2019. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exec

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Alon, Oren’s twin, was an executive at their family’s security firm and frequented the same social circles with his brothers.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
She executive produces it and co-hosts alongside Renee Montgomery, Sarah Tiana, and Colleen Wolfe.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of executive

Noun

Tan-Gillespie ultimately stayed with the chain throughout secondary school, later rising to assistant general manager.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of manager

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Vance Tsuda, the system's project director, said there hasn't been a single crash or injury associated with automation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
For this latest special occasion, the designer opted to wear a red leopard print set from her namesake label’s Fall 2026 collection by its new artistic director Henry Zankov, who was also in attendance.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of director

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Three days before the test, a hospital administrator from Southampton Hospital called to confirm the appointment and review the preparation instructions.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The coaches, administrators, staff and athletes will have no affiliation with our colleges and universities but instead will be employed by their respective professional leagues.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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