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
Richard Mille has teamed up with Italian bicycle manufacturer Colnago on a new tourbillon, a timepiece that essentially takes many of the features of the brand’s sleek bikes and plops them right on your wrist.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
For auto manufacturers staring down plateauing sales, volatile EV demand, and rising costs, turning a one‑time sale into a recurring revenue relationship looks like a very profitable lifeline.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
To that end, the FIA, the teams, and the engine manufacturers have agreed on new balances between the V6 and electric sides of the hybrid power units.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Yarn, textile and garment manufacturer Alok Industries has named Ashok Kumar Joshi as head – textile manufacturing.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
For auto manufacturers staring down plateauing sales, volatile EV demand, and rising costs, turning a one‑time sale into a recurring revenue relationship looks like a very profitable lifeline.
—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
To that end, the FIA, the teams, and the engine manufacturers have agreed on new balances between the V6 and electric sides of the hybrid power units.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Yarn, textile and garment manufacturer Alok Industries has named Ashok Kumar Joshi as head – textile manufacturing.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
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From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
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American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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What’s not clear is whether the department will eventually use its muscle to coerce builders, suppliers, and property owners into upgrading their sheds and fielding them more sparingly.
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The distributor, which is led by co-presidents Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz, already holds North American rights and released the action thriller there on June 19.
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The indie distributor earlier picked up the North American rights to the action thriller and released the pic domestically from June 19.
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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
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The Feel the Yarn workshop will showcase the latest Italian yarn producers and help to create business opportunities with North American brands, designers and industry professionals.
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Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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The inclusion of these and other holistic practices suggests that treatment providers are recognizing that recovery is rarely sustained through willpower alone.
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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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