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Synonyms

CEO

American  
Or C.E.O.

abbreviation

  1. chief executive officer: the head of an organization, company, etc.

CEO British  

abbreviation

  1. chief executive officer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of CEO

First recorded in 1910–15; originally Australian

Example Sentences

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“There’s a real risk artificial intelligence could widen wealth inequality,” BlackRock CEO Larry Fink wrote in his annual letter to shareholders last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

While he opposes military supplies to Ukraine, Radev took credit for inviting the CEO of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger to Bulgaria in March 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Abel succeeded Buffett as CEO at year’s end.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The company’s stock has risen by more than180% since Hastings stepped down from his CEO role.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Among my CEO sample, almost a third were six foot two or taller.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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