manufacturer

noun

Definition of manufacturernext
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 One of the simplest ways to improve your air conditioner’s performance is to replace the cabin air filter according to your vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Červený pointed to the pressure facing European manufacturers, particularly the automotive sector, and warned that companies were increasingly moving production abroad. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Some guardrail injuries result from antiquated designs, or designs that manufacturers know to be dangerous. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 The exhibition drew participation from 53 Chinese and foreign automobile manufacturers, with over a thousand vehicles on display. — Matthew Tan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
  1. maker
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. producer
  5. provider
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  • Analysts say big changes are needed if Volkswagen is to properly compete with Chinese EV makers, which typically benefit from lower labor costs.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The streamer also declined all reviews ahead of the premiere, as well as any interviews with the documentary’s makers.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of maker
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  • Backed by foreign suppliers, both the SAF and RSF have expanded their drone fleets, from modified commercial drones to advanced military systems.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The company makes deals with product suppliers looking for in-program exposure, supplies the on-air talent that does the pitching with the network’s hosts and builds the websites that handle the transactions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • The nascent distributor Obscured Releasing ultimately picked the movie up earlier this year, and dropped it in select theaters in May.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Neon must have some incredible copyright lawyers, because the distributor is bringing Nirvanna the Band the Show to Hulu beginning on July 24 (and to Disney+ in Canada on August 7).
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • While he’s still listed as an executive producer on Dutton Ranch, Sheridan didn’t have much to do with the spinoff.
    — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
  • The lineup of extraordinary talent includes more than 150 chefs and 150 wine and spirit producers, who participate in more than 50 events throughout the weekend.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of producer
Noun
  • Although the first illnesses began in mid-May, the CDC didn’t notify the public or healthcare providers about the outbreak until July 14.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Lane 1 is open to commercial launch providers without requiring extensive certification and oversight from the Space Force.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
Definition of provider

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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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