This was an executive decision.
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Executive
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
Synonyms for "executive" (194 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (39)
Noun(15 words)
administratoradminadministrationadministrativeadministrative wingbigwigsboardroomboardroom levelbusinessmenbusinesspeoplecabinet appointmentscabinet departmentcabinet departmentscabinet level officescabinet level roles
administratingadministrationadministrativeadministratoragentarchonbig cheeseboardboard of directorsboard of regentsboard of trusteesbossbureaucraticbusinessmanbusinesswomancabinet
Adjective(8 words)
administrative bodyadministrative officesadministrative personneladministrative recordadministrative staffadministrative unitadministrative vacancybritish government
Strong matches (58)
Noun(20 words)
cabinet ministercabinet officerscabinet officers responsibilitiescabinet postcabinet secretarycabinet-level officialscaptainschiefchief officerscognitivecommissionerdirectordirectorsexecutive authorityexecutive directorfederal agency directorgmgovernmenthigh level unithonchos
cadrecaptaincastellanchancellorchatelainchatelainechief executivechief executive officercommandantcommandercouncildeandirectingdirectordirectoratedirectorshipdirectoryentrepreneurexecexecutive arm
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executive committeeexecutive directorexecutive hierarchyexecutive officerexecutive secretaryforemangoverninggoverning boardgoverning bodygovernmentgovernmentalgovernorgubernatorialhead
Determiner(1 words)
de. exekutive
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (97)
infrastructureintendantinterlocking directoratekingpinleaderleadershipmagistratemanagementmanagermanagerialmanagingmanaging directormasterministerialnumber oneofficerofficialofficiatingoverseerprefect
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presidentpresidingprexyprincipalprovostregulatoryresponsiblerulersecretarysteering committeesuperintendentsupervisionsupervisorsupervisorythe administrationthe brassthe executivethe people upstairstop brasstop dogtreasurervice presidentvice-chancellorvice-presidentvpwarden
Adjective(26 words)
italian governmentmanagerial decisionsmanagerial leadershipmanagerial responsibilitiesmanagerial tasksmayoralmayoral dutiesmayoral responsibilitiesnational governmentnonlegislativeofficial ceremonyorganizational tasksorganizational typepresidentialpresidential advisory grouppresidential cabinetpresidential cabinet memberspresidential cabinetspresidential orderpresidential policy
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presidential styleprime ministerial dutiesprime ministerial powersruling body membersstate cabinetswedish regering
Noun(25 words)
kremlinleadershipmanagement plansmanagermanagerialmanagersmental controlmore governingmore prime ministerialmost presidential speechofficerspresidential advisorprime ministerialprime ministerial leadershipprime ministershipproducersregulatoryruling body decisionssenior management teamsenior managers
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: administrator, admin, administrating, administration, administration.
- Sentence evidence is available for executive, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "executive".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "executive"
Keep "executive" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "executive" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "executive", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "executive" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesadministrationadministrativeadministratorbrasschiefcognitive processdecision makerestablishmentgovernancegovernance bodygoverning bodyheadmental processorganisationorganizationorganizational
Showing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
10 entriesCollocations
8 entriesbusiness executiveexecutive branchexecutive committeeexecutive decisionexecutive directorexecutive functionexecutive summaryexecutive team
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
We'll need a head hunting agency to find the right man for this executive position.
Source: tatoeba (58561)
The executive director is a real pushover for looks.
Source: tatoeba (68020)
I got acquainted with the chief executive.
Source: tatoeba (254455)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "executive"?
Closest matches include administrator, admin, administrating, administration, administration.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "executive"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.