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
  • Frank Lenk, director of economic research at the Mid-America Regional Council, said automotive goods are one of Kansas City’s largest exports, and many of those products go back and forth across the border with Canada.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Tonette Mendoza, a former college player who is now the executive director of the Philippine Tennis Association, first saw a six-or-seven-year-old Eala play at a local tournament.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Legitimate alcohol manufacturers use strict quality controls, and all their products undergo extensive testing, which is expensive and takes quite a bit of time.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Walsh said manufacturers in Michigan are angry and frustrated by the challenges associated with tariffs over the past year.
    — Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 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
  • Domestic suppliers are projected to capture 38% of the market by value in 2028, compared with 26% last year.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • By continuously analyzing demand signals, inventory positions, supplier delays and transportation constraints, AI can identify potential problems earlier and help teams adjust replenishment and fulfillment plans before customers feel the impact.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • Aggregators and Suppliers Are Not the Same Thing A car rental aggregator is a platform that searches and displays inventory from multiple rental suppliers, allowing travelers to compare rates across dozens of providers at once.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rocket Lab is currently the sole launch provider for Synspective and has 16 more missions for the company on its manifest after Wednesday's mission.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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