Standard Synonyms
Official
Administrator
Director
Manager
Supervisor
Leader
Head
Slang Synonyms
The boss
The head honcho
The top dog
Academic Synonyms
Administrator
Supervisor
Manager
Director
Leader
Chief
President
Principal
Old English Synonyms
Champion
Chief
Commander
Director
Head
Leader
Manager
President
Supervisor
Regional Synonyms
Manager
Supervisor
Director
Leader
Chief
Industry-specific Synonyms
-CEO
-COO
-CTO
-CFO
–President
-Co-Founder
-Executive Director
-Managing Partner
–Principal
Antonyms
Nonentity
Amateur
Shirker
Nobody
Simpleton
Meaning
A person who is in charge of the operations of a company or organization.
Definition
An executive is a person in a high-ranking position within an organization, typically one who is responsible for making decisions, giving orders, and ensuring that these orders are carried out.
Example Sentences
The executive branch of the government is responsible for carrying out the laws.
The executive order was signed by the President.
The CEO is the chief executive officer of the company.
The executive suite is on the top floor of the building.
The board of directors is the executive body of the company.