producer

noun

Definition of producernext
1
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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2
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 Jacob Tierney serves as writer, director, and executive producer. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Still the best novel about love, lust, identity, money, honor, power, producers, and actors. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026 According to Rand Morrison, the executive producer of CBS Sunday Morning, the series will focus on actors, musician, politicians and others that can speak to the audiences of both the morning newsmagazine, and the Y’s loyal attendees. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Kidman and Per Saari (Blossom Films), Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward (Lewellen Pictures), Joe Hipp (CUT TO) and Jordan Cerf (Linden Entertainment) also serve as executive producers along with A24. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for producer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
  1. director
  2. manufacturer
  3. maker
  4. distributor
  5. supplier
  6. provider
  7. marketer
  8. retailer
Noun
  • Argyro Chioti, the National Theater’s artistic director, said the production should become the norm rather than the exception.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Essential California sat down with Ben Orbison, FOLAR’s director of strategic communications, and spoke about festival highlights and motivations.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of director
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  • An assessment of claims data will allow manufacturers to have improved visibility on prescription drug utilization and the allocation of 340B discounts.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Coldcard hack didn’t occur because of any failure in Bitcoin, but because of the negligence of a single manufacturer who had one job and didn’t do it.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufacturer
Noun
  • In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One such is Japan’s Santec Holdings, a maker of optical testing gear much in demand in AI data centers that use fiber-optic cables to transmit vast quantities of data.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • Compliant Technologies’ Oklahoma distributor, Justin Morris, said at the time the way the technology is used isn’t capable of causing injury.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The independent company was initially known as the nontheatrical partner of Open Road Films, the specialty distributor behind best picture winner Spotlight that declared bankruptcy in 2018.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • Lam Research Moving on to Lam Research, a supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and services.
    — , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Shortages this deep take years to unwind, and the near-term pricing power of memory suppliers is real.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • Eyes on vaccine timing, ingredients The executive order would pare down the number of vaccines that are recommended for all children from 18 to 11; the rest would be available based on a recommendation from a healthcare provider.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Do travel providers do a good job of creating, communicating, and enforcing filming policies?
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of provider
Noun
  • Less administrative burden, reduced overhead and fewer situations where founders must simultaneously serve as CEO, marketer, customer service representative, project manager, researcher and administrative assistant.
    — Olivia Roach, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sean Conway, a 41-year-old direct marketer in North Shore, Massachusetts, said his kids’ soccer practice might either be postponed or canceled due to extreme temperatures, for example.
    — Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of marketer
Noun
  • Ukraine also launched another attack on the premises of Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, which Kyiv says helps supply the Russian military.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Its own store gives DeMellier control over a part of the customer relationship previously handed to other retailers, while putting it physically alongside businesses charging multiples of its prices.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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