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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 show — which also stars fellow producer Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, and Karen Pittman — returns for its fourth season on Sept. 17.
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025
On the other, as one of the world’s biggest oil and gas producers, Russia tends to profit when things in the energy-rich region go awry and the markets get spooked.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
With the second-largest gas reserves in the world and the fourth-largest crude oil reserves, Iran is one of the world’s major energy producers.
—Bora Erden, New York Times, 18 June 2025
His brother, Richard Rosenthal, is an executive producer who is often coaxed from his perch off-camera to taste the food.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2025
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025
On the other, as one of the world’s biggest oil and gas producers, Russia tends to profit when things in the energy-rich region go awry and the markets get spooked.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
With the second-largest gas reserves in the world and the fourth-largest crude oil reserves, Iran is one of the world’s major energy producers.
—Bora Erden, New York Times, 18 June 2025
His brother, Richard Rosenthal, is an executive producer who is often coaxed from his perch off-camera to taste the food.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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The Harrods pop-up will run from July 21 until Aug. 27, and will stock the Lucky capsule, which was conceived by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the former creative director of women’s collections who stepped down in May after nearly a decade at the brand.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Danny Ramon, director of intelligence at supply chain risk management provider Overhaul, said that holiday weekends typically see cargo theft rates spiking by 50 to 100 percent.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Or manufacturers of anything that can be shipped across borders.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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With products from so many different server makers affected, admins should consult with their manufacturer when unsure if their networks are exposed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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But often the great difference maker in soccer is a world-class striker.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Best Target Kitchen Fourth of July Sales Target cut prices on kitchen appliances, including an espresso maker, an air fryer, and a wine fridge from popular brands like Keurig, Ninja, and Black + Decker.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Gavi is the most prominent procurer and distributor of vaccines to children across the globe.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Studios with a deal for FilmRise, a leading indie distributor of digital streaming content.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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A number of Republicans in the Senate were threatening to withhold their votes for the package because of these changes to the provider tax, so for that group, MacDonough's ruling is likely a welcome one.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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Senate Republicans a day earlier had proposed a $15 billion rural health stabilization fund to address the slashing of a provider tax that is a critical source of funding for many states.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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What will differentiate great marketers is their ability to use AI as creative horsepower to elevate their vision.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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It was founded as Coffee House by a British colonial marketer in 1936.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Pure sugar crystals and AHAs sourced from plants work to slough off skin, while natural botanical oils soothe and hydrate.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2025
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And the software vendor demonstrated a commitment to innovate.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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