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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 makers
From flannel and poplin pajamas to pull-on bottoms, soft tees and cozy cardigans and hoodies, makers are leaning into the natural benefits that cotton offers.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Shop The Farmers Market Held every Sunday in Siesta Village, the Siesta Key Farmers’ Market brings together the town’s best makers, farmers, and small businesses, along with lots of locals.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Tesla is facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
By blending traditional turbines with electric propulsion, aircraft makers aim to extend range, improve payload capacity, and deliver stronger overall performance.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
As the final stop in an ambitious tour organized with the Centre Pompidou in Paris—and the sole venue in the United States—the PMA will tell the story of Surrealist art, spotlighting the makers who sought out new expressive forms to expand the reach of the creative imagination.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And Tesla's autonomous technology is behind that of Chinese makers.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, lens makers engineer them to handle more complex issues.
—Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Our story takes a close look at America’s love affair with supplements — and why that hasn’t meant big gains for supplement makers in Washington, at least just yet.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Shop The Farmers Market Held every Sunday in Siesta Village, the Siesta Key Farmers’ Market brings together the town’s best makers, farmers, and small businesses, along with lots of locals.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Tesla is facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
By blending traditional turbines with electric propulsion, aircraft makers aim to extend range, improve payload capacity, and deliver stronger overall performance.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
As the final stop in an ambitious tour organized with the Centre Pompidou in Paris—and the sole venue in the United States—the PMA will tell the story of Surrealist art, spotlighting the makers who sought out new expressive forms to expand the reach of the creative imagination.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And Tesla's autonomous technology is behind that of Chinese makers.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, lens makers engineer them to handle more complex issues.
—Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Our story takes a close look at America’s love affair with supplements — and why that hasn’t meant big gains for supplement makers in Washington, at least just yet.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
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The Pixel 10 Pro Camera For many years, photography prowess has been the benchmark that manufacturers believe will tempt consumers to their smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Relying too much on manufacturers creates unacceptable risks, and the problem has been growing since the 1990s, as industry consolidation has boosted the leverage of big defense companies.—
Michael R. Bloomberg,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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With intuitive builders, templates, automations, and attention to integrations, Sender helps teams get started quickly and transition between platforms with confidence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Justice has quietly walked back aggressive prosecutions, signalling that builders of non-custodial protocols aren’t the same as operators of centralized exchanges.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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