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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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
When the pandemic struck in 2020, the book’s author Adam Murray — a writer, curator and pathway leader for the MA Fashion Image course at London’s art and design college Central Saint Martins — observed how young photographers and image makers were forced to adapt during lockdowns.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 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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Car makers, electronics assemblers, and even construction firms could deploy teams of arms that operate together seamlessly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
When the pandemic struck in 2020, the book’s author Adam Murray — a writer, curator and pathway leader for the MA Fashion Image course at London’s art and design college Central Saint Martins — observed how young photographers and image makers were forced to adapt during lockdowns.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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