chief executive
noun
the president of the United States.
chief executives
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pluralof chief executive.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On a company level, he thinks those chief executives who adopt and harness AI fastest will be the big winners.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
His advice to chief executives is to flatten organizations, eliminate “glue people” who perform routine tasks, and focus on inventors, salespeople and leaders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
This week, they sent letters to the chief executives of all four corporations asking them to sign the pledge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
I’ve been told by many chief executives that it’s different the day you sit in that seat no matter how much exposure you’ve had to the role.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Several chief executives from GSS arrived while you were logged in,” Og said.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
