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as in director
a person who supervises or finances the making of a work (such as a stage show or movie) to be shown to the public
The producer was having trouble finding an actress for the lead role.
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as in manufacturer
a person or business that manufactures or grows something
The vineyard is the biggest wine producer in the region.
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Recent Examples of producer
The movie has Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder playing (of course) producers who intentionally try to create a Broadway flop in a money scheme.
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Rance Collins,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Max had served as a producer, a driver, and a guide with our teams in Ukraine, helping keep our teams safe during Martha Raddatz's many visits to Ukraine for this program.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The producers are former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
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Susie Essman,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Jessica Hefti, Lukas Hobi and Reto Schaerli serve as executive producers, with Lennart Lenzing as producer.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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Rance Collins,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Max had served as a producer, a driver, and a guide with our teams in Ukraine, helping keep our teams safe during Martha Raddatz's many visits to Ukraine for this program.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The producers are former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
—
Susie Essman,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Jessica Hefti, Lukas Hobi and Reto Schaerli serve as executive producers, with Lennart Lenzing as producer.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for producer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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The irony is that in not trying to pass muster with more conservative theatergoers (and their fastidious institutional guardians), playwrights have been winning over not just critics but also formerly squeamish artistic directors and perennially nervous Broadway producers.
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André Duvenhage, research director at South Africa’s North-West University, said migrants are often hired because employers see them as willing to work for lower wages and, as non-citizens, they are typically not protected by as many labor protections.
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The company said this approach helps manufacturers better understand future needs, enabling them to invest in new facilities, equipment, and workers with greater confidence.
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In contrast, upgrading compressor or steam systems is bread-and-butter work; large manufacturers are far more comfortable with those standard interventions.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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That on-court prep matters for Indiana’s decision makers, and the face-to-face meetings with prospects are sometimes more valuable at this stage of the process.
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After law school, her father helped her land a sales job with West Coast wine distributor Young’s Market Company.
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Pastries The pastries offered at Audire are from Copain, a local distributor that recently opened a full size boulangerie.
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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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Uber, a ride-hailing provider, is cutting 39 jobs in San Francisco, although that number could shrink.
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The communities most affected by mental health disparities often benefit from providers who share their language, culture, lived experiences and understanding of community realities.
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Ja Rule will perform at famed event marketer Herb Karlitz’s 7th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament on Monday June 22, at the Montclair Golf Club in NJ.
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The marketer attached to pipeline and retention is harder to displace than the marketer attached to impressions and MQLs.
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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From manufacturers and farmers to retailers and exporters, businesses across the country benefit when goods move reliably through a modern, unconstrained network.
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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