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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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Largely dependent on the maker and functions, top-tier smartwatch chargers can retail for as much as $150.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 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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The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Largely dependent on the maker and functions, top-tier smartwatch chargers can retail for as much as $150.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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