as in manufacturer
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.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s some idle speculation in the films about where the Xenomorphs sit on the evolutionary ladder, and nearly every Alien story at some point deals with the question of whether synthetic creations care about their makers.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
In Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic horror novel, Elordi is a creature locked in a deadly feud with his maker, Victor Frankenstein (played by Oscar Isaac).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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Japan and South Korea continue long-running work on humanoids for service and elder-care roles, while established industrial robot makers have explored human-assist systems for years.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s some idle speculation in the films about where the Xenomorphs sit on the evolutionary ladder, and nearly every Alien story at some point deals with the question of whether synthetic creations care about their makers.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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Indian conglomerates Reliance and Adani Group have, likewise, reportedly been pursuing deals with Chinese companies , with Adani Group founder Gautam Adani visiting companies like battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology in June.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
In Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic horror novel, Elordi is a creature locked in a deadly feud with his maker, Victor Frankenstein (played by Oscar Isaac).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maker. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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