chief executive
Americannoun
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the president of the United States.
the powers of the chief executive, as granted by the Constitution.
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the governor of a U.S. state.
the newly elected chief executive of Rhode Island.
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the head of a government.
a conference attended by all the European chief executives.
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Also called chief executive officer. the head of an organization, company, etc..
the chief executive of a media corporation.
noun
Etymology
Origin of chief executive
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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"We have no chance against this," Honda chief executive Toshihiro Mibe told Japanese media after visiting a highly automated factory in Shanghai.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose comments have stoked anxiety about AI's potential effects on society, are now arguing that doom-laden warnings were overblown or, in some cases, disingenuous.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Deny appeared in three episodes of “Emily in Paris,” playing Louis de Léon, chief executive of fictional luxury conglomerate JVMA, in Seasons 3 and 4.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
A deal gives Lululemon some breathing room to regroup as it prepares to welcome a new chief executive this fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Born in Fort Worth, he had moved to Midland after college and ultimately became the chairman and chief executive officer of the MGF Oil Corporation.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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