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 The Los Angeles district attorney announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner won’t face the death penalty if convicted of the murder of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Reiner. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 The winners will be selected by an all-new jury consisting of filmmakers Kogonada, Josephine Decker and Pete Ohs, as well as producer Sarah Winshall and cinematographer Jomo Fray. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 More than a decade in the making, The Optimist began when producer Jeanine Thomas met Heller in 2014 and spent considerable time with him before deciding to embark on this passion project. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 Hailing from Temple Hill Entertainment, the movie counts Larson and Serle executive producers, alongside David Stone for TFC Productions. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for producer

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Noun

This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
The school’s athletic director told Front Office Sports last month Tarleton has had conversations with multiple FBS leagues and wants to move up within the next five years.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of director

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Car dealers are middlemen between manufacturers and consumers.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Common exclusions include pre-existing conditions, improper maintenance or installation, structural problems, cosmetic damage and items still covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of manufacturer

Noun

Oilers general manager Stan Bowman needs to add a difference-maker, a first-shot scorer or a high-skill right-handed centre.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Yes, that’s right, Grambling State’s nationally renowned band could be a difference-maker on the road.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of maker

Noun

Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The six-machine launch reflects the company’s wider attempt to develop into a more comprehensive supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rather than remaining focused on a single part of the fabrication process.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplier

Noun

The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.

— Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Article 55 of the AI Act requires providers of general-purpose AI models deemed to pose systemic risk to report serious incidents to the AI Office within 15 days, and the most severe incidents within two days.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of provider

Noun

The digital content marketer, who describes himself as a pacifist, says this was his second attempt at emigrating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Some emigres seek to avoid military service The digital content marketer who left says this was his second attempt at emigrating.

— Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of marketer

Noun

Beyond direct factory jobs, Brown said the spillover benefit of Prysmian’s latest investment will benefit local small businesses, restaurants and retailers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
The struggle for retailers now is convincing consumers and lawmakers that digital labels won’t open the door to problematic pricing practices.

— Alex Vuocolo, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

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