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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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
  1. director
  2. manufacturer
  3. maker
  4. distributor
  5. supplier
  6. provider
  7. marketer
  8. retailer
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
Noun
  • 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
  • Fewer steps for battery makers The approach could also help manufacturers reduce manufacturing complexity if fewer coating and lubrication stages are required.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Cyber researchers broke into OpenAI using its key rival Anthropic’s software, highlighting vulnerabilities in the ChatGPT maker’s security as leading AI companies face mounting scrutiny over safety.
    — Cristina Criddle, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • The distribution deal was negotiated by Munir Atalla, Head of Production and Acquisitions for Watermelon Pictures, on behalf of the distributor and Executive Producer Hanna Atallah on behalf of the film team.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Amazon frequently purchases warrants and takes stakes in its suppliers, including semiconductor firm Astera Labs, air cargo contractor ATSG, green hydrogen supplier Plug Power and grocery distributor Spartan Nash.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • As a result of this extensive audit, Prada terminated its relationship with 222 suppliers for allegations of worker abuse, which included excessive work hours and workers sleeping inside the factory.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Some savvy businesses used multiple AI agents to reach out to suppliers and negotiate contracts on behalf of humans.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 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
Definition of retailer

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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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