as in maker
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)
The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.
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Recent Examples of manufacturer
Eco effort Any timber used in the renovation was sourced exclusively from fast-growing European species, paired with materials and products from small manufacturers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Materials account for a big share of production costs for many manufacturers, including those that supply carpets, clothing and tires, according to Andrew Walberer, partner and global lead in the chemicals practice of global strategy and management consultancy Kearney.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
QuantumRF is a minimally invasive procedure, per the manufacturer, that uses radio frequency to tighten skin and reduce fat.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Materials account for a big share of production costs for many manufacturers, including those that supply carpets, clothing and tires, according to Andrew Walberer, partner and global lead in the chemicals practice of global strategy and management consultancy Kearney.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
QuantumRF is a minimally invasive procedure, per the manufacturer, that uses radio frequency to tighten skin and reduce fat.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
Noun
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Özak Tekstil later embarked on a corrective action plan to improve working conditions at its factory, after which the Red Tab maker agreed to resume active orders.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kairos Power, a maker of small modular reactors (SMRs), has broken ground on its second nuclear reactor, Hermes 2, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Few, aside from the largest suppliers, can afford air conditioning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, Chief Executive Ricardo Venegas said.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Apple, which spent millions of dollars per episode, financed the production as the distributor.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps more significantly, Graham King, the producer, needed approval for the music from the Jackson estate, effectively giving it veto power over the project.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox would obviously prefer both finish as much more than just league-average offensive producers, but considering their starts even that would represent a major improvement from the first few weeks.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oversight should focus on providers that exhibit clear signs of risk, with better use of data to identify outliers and more consistent, targeted audits.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The marketplace will showcase an array of participants, including service providers such as staffing agencies and real estate agents, as well as retail boutiques offering skincare and apparel.—
Chase Jordan
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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