as in manufacturers
someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product)
Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of makers
In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
That on-court prep matters for Indiana’s decision makers, and the face-to-face meetings with prospects are sometimes more valuable at this stage of the process.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The head of the European Space Agency has issued a wakeup call to decision makers amid partners cancelling missions and geopolitical changes affecting the space sector, calling for Europeans to be pilots rather than passengers.
—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
But that hasn’t entirely quelled fears that the boom is just setting investors up for a bust when spending cools, a dynamic that has played out in past semiconductor cycles, which have been particularly painful for memory-chip makers.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The market for smart glasses is becoming increasingly crowded, but the benefit for consumers is that makers are also producing technology that caters to specific audiences.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
South Korea’s Kospi dropped a breathtaking 10%, pulled down by double-digit losses for chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
But policing ice cream makers for potential pricing violations appears to be part of its routine.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
That on-court prep matters for Indiana’s decision makers, and the face-to-face meetings with prospects are sometimes more valuable at this stage of the process.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The head of the European Space Agency has issued a wakeup call to decision makers amid partners cancelling missions and geopolitical changes affecting the space sector, calling for Europeans to be pilots rather than passengers.
—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
But that hasn’t entirely quelled fears that the boom is just setting investors up for a bust when spending cools, a dynamic that has played out in past semiconductor cycles, which have been particularly painful for memory-chip makers.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The market for smart glasses is becoming increasingly crowded, but the benefit for consumers is that makers are also producing technology that caters to specific audiences.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
South Korea’s Kospi dropped a breathtaking 10%, pulled down by double-digit losses for chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
But policing ice cream makers for potential pricing violations appears to be part of its routine.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
Noun
-
This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
-
Building top tier theme parks and lands requires as many as 10,000 workers and hundreds of suppliers covering everything from roller coaster manufacturers and scenery fabricators right down to costume vendors and paint distributors.
Noun
-
Should either Starship or Blue Moon not be ready in time to launch for Artemis 3, their builders risk losing out on the chance to return American astronauts to the moon.
-
While Bilyk designed the home, her parents are the builders and owners.
Cite this Entry
“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
