Thesaurus results for PRODUCER

producer

noun

Definition of producer

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 But Pitre’s interpretation of the towering British producer’s aesthetic never feels like blind worship. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Also at the panel were Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady, the show’s co-creators, executive producers and writers. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 23 July 2026 The Derry Girls and How to Get to Heaven From Belfast indie has teamed with comedy producer Queenie Miller and Chump’s Comedy to launch the live comedy touring arm, which kicks off shows at the Edinburgh Fringe next month. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2026 In a world where every budget line is scrutinized, the producers who can prove the value of human connection, not just create it, are the ones who keep getting the call. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for producer

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Noun

Maloney currently works as the executive director of the Grandview Assistance Program and previously worked with Catholic Charities.

— Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Henry Gardner, the director of a body that oversees the Coliseum’s affairs, said Saturday that Oakland Roots SC had missed its deadline a day earlier to make good on a defaulted lease payment.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

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That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Tariff volatility has been an issue, particularly for brands and manufacturers over-reliant on China, while regulation continues to dampen progress around smart glasses owing to EU delays around AI compliance, Cazin adds.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Definition of manufacturer

Noun

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

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

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

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

Noun

Nancy Trautz-Awot, horticulturist at Burpee, a nursery and online retailer selling flowers, vegetables, fruits, and tree plants and seeds, as well as gardening accessories.

— Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Expect other big-box retailers with long browse times — home goods, sporting goods, warehouse clubs — to test similar rooms, particularly ones tied to a membership tier.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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