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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Recent Examples of maker
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The 6-11 Antetokounmpo is that great, a true difference maker.
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Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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).
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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Perfect for backyard parties, this large-capacity, two-quart ice cream maker makes up to 16 servings of ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, or frozen yogurt.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The 6-11 Antetokounmpo is that great, a true difference maker.
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Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Noun
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.
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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).
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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The company said this approach helps manufacturers better understand future needs, enabling them to invest in new facilities, equipment, and workers with greater confidence.
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In contrast, upgrading compressor or steam systems is bread-and-butter work; large manufacturers are far more comfortable with those standard interventions.
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At the label’s center is cofounder and marketing director Lorna Chase—a loyal, hard‑working, and ambitious brand builder with a track record in growing British food-and-drink imprints on the global stage.
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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.
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“Maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maker. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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