Thesaurus results for PRODUCER

producer

noun

Definition of producer

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 James Goldston serves as executive producer for Candle True Stories. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Middle Eastern oil producers have rerouted another 2 million barrels per day around the strait. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 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

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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

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Chip manufacturers need equipment to deliver extremely high levels of precision, repeatability and reliability while operating continuously in production environments.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
The current economic shenanigans, from tariffs to RAM shortages, have led console manufacturers to raise prices over time rather than lower them, as was the norm.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of manufacturer

Noun

Most branches have maker spaces for artists looking to record music with professional studio equipment.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
That’ll give Heights a first-round playoff advantage, which could be a difference maker in advancing to the area round in a bracket packed with talent.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of maker

Noun

Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The six-machine launch reflects the company’s wider attempt to develop into a more comprehensive supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rather than remaining focused on a single part of the fabrication process.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 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

Philip Neumann, a performance marketer with the company, walked one attendee through the results.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 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

That’s what led him to his job as CEO of Bloomingdale’s in 2023, after spending years leading retailers abroad, first at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, then at Central Group in Bangkok.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Unlike many of the restaurants and retailers in the area, nothing about the restaurant looks particularly polished – and that’s part of the appeal.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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