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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
Steal hails from executive producers Greg Brenman and Rebecca de Souza, producer Nuala O’Leary, and directors Sam Miller and Hettie MacDonald, and is created and written by Sotiris Nikias.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Well, there’s a part of Heather that can’t help but operate as a producer.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Big Thief drummer and sometime producer James Krivchenia produced the new LP at Meek and Germaine Dunes’ log-cabin studio in Los Angeles, Ringo Bingo.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
But at least for now, the animals don’t seem to be going anywhere, leaving residents to adapt to the new norm.
— Peter Guo, associate producer
NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified
Hair and skin resets are in order.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Well, there’s a part of Heather that can’t help but operate as a producer.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Big Thief drummer and sometime producer James Krivchenia produced the new LP at Meek and Germaine Dunes’ log-cabin studio in Los Angeles, Ringo Bingo.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
But at least for now, the animals don’t seem to be going anywhere, leaving residents to adapt to the new norm.
— Peter Guo, associate producer
NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified
Hair and skin resets are in order.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, former Marni creative director Francesco Risso was appointed creative director of casual wear brand GU, which is owned by Uniqlo’s Japanese parent company Fast Retailing.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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These calls came not from doctors, hospitals, or mesh manufacturers, but from a large, noisy room a few miles from Fort Lauderdale’s white sand beaches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Patrick O’Donnell is a paint expert and international brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball, a paint and wallpaper manufacturer.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Smartphone makers typically reserve this format for 50-megapixel sensors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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These steps also work well for stand-alone freezers, wine coolers, and ice makers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Stanley initiates Medline as overweight Morgan Stanley said the medical distributor is a share gainer.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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The 6-foot-3 Reed can do everything a point guard is expected to do — dribble, make shots from anywhere on the court, be a distributor when needed.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The couple also buys certain items in bulk from an organic food supplier, spending an average of about $300 a month on staples like rice, oats, olive oil, nuts and cheese.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mexico has emerged in recent weeks as an alternative oil supplier to the island, but the supply remains small, according to the shipping data.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the average cost of a private room in a nursing home was upwards of $116,800, according to Genworth – the largest long-term care insurance provider.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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When providers began staking their claim to the space with more than 600 applications statewide, district officials and parent groups cried foul.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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A little boosterism can go a long way, especially when a marketer’s favorite team has their first real shot at winning a title in, well, forever.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kretek describes itself as an importer, marketer and distributor of specialty cigars, tobacco, tobacco alternatives and accessories.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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The retailer is filled with Kipling travel bags secretly on sale for up to 55 percent off.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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To generate the report, Dunnhumby analyzed customer and financial data for the 81 largest supermarket, discount, superstore, club and online banners in the nation, including perceptions of retailers' value.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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