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 As Hollywood grapples with steep production declines, producer Manny Halley is reviving the former Quixote North Valley studio facility, rebranding the 125,000-square-foot complex as Imani Studio under a 25-year lease. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Kendall offered to let the show know Moreno had applied, and shortly after, producers contacted her. — Paula Mejía, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Executive producers include Jim Stark, Kristine Ann Skaret, Gary Cranner, and Axel Helgeland. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Designed by marine transportation firm CSL for Australian construction materials producer Adbri, the cargo ship features a 6,758-kWh battery. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 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
  • The orchestra and management have had strained relations since BSO decided in March to force out music director Andris Nelsons next summer after 13 seasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The story of modern Tottenham has been the story of near-constant resets, relaunches, rethinks, restructures, reboots, reviews and even returns, in the case of Fabio Paratici’s three months back as a co-sporting director last season.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Add the ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook for approximately 2 1/2 minutes, or according to the noodle manufacturer's instructions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Celestica has spent years transforming from a lower-margin contract manufacturer into a faster-growing equipment designer, including for AI server racks.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufacturer
Noun
  • High-Flyer traded Unitree as an investable asset, while DeepSeek invested in the humanoid robot maker as a strategic partner, said Hutong Research tech analyst Sigrid Wang.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • In the original show, Jonny is a powerful member of the Irish mob in London, serving as a soldier and drug distributor for his uncle, Tadgh McGee (Brian Gleeson).
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The wholesaler-distributor organization won its request in court for a preliminary injunction in the enforcement of the Oregon law earlier this year.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • Located in West Tennessee, the nearly six-square-mile campus will include electric truck production, battery manufacturing, and a supplier park.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • One North Carolina supplier told the trade press this year that pricing is running high and staying there because growing costs have climbed and the supply just hasn't improved.
    — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • Hospitals and other healthcare providers have warned that the changes could put additional financial pressure on rural facilities that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That bill will likely face industry pushback, CNBC suggested, since cloud providers would bear the cost of that new compliance regime, including implementing better know-your-customer protocols.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of provider
Noun
  • This adviser doesn’t need to be a PR specialist or marketer in their day job, though friends and family with that background would be a good source.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 23 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
  • The shopping center is anchored by Food Lion and hosts several restaurants and retailers such as Señor Agave Mexican Grill & Bar and an ABC store.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The California attorney general has also issued a warning to parents, and retailers, that bicycles that are altered to exceed state limitations are no longer considered legal to ride on the streets.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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