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 Nicholls, Abrahamson, Foy, Macfadyen, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Emma Norton, Jonny Richards and Anna Ferguson are the exec producers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Even as other states and foreign governments invested in their own film industries and began luring away productions from California, lawmakers in Sacramento were initially skeptical of giving tax breaks to producers. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Nicola Peltz Beckham has been plucked to receive a rising star award for her work as an actress, producer and budding filmmaker. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 In neighboring Italy, extreme heat has also prompted sparkling-wine producers to harvest sooner and pick grapes at night. — ABC News, 20 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
  • This will be the fourth car in the history of FE, a championship in which manufacturers build their own electric powertrains that sit inside a spec chassis.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Replacing today’s one-dimensional UPC labels with two-dimensional QR-code-like alternatives could unlock some serious advantages for stores, manufacturers and consumers.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufacturer
Noun
  • Crust-less sandwich maker If your kids prefer their sandwiches crust-less, this handy tool will be your new favorite.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • More than 140 artists and makers are expected to participate, along with food and vintage vendors.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • The film played on just one screen at the Angelika in NYC and made $41,104, which the distributor said gives it a PSA that places seventh all-time for documentaries.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That retail price isn’t set at the same time a fuel distributor purchases home heating oil at one of the terminals spread across Connecticut.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • This growing dependency can expose automotive manufacturers and suppliers to geopolitical uncertainty, export restrictions, price volatility and potential disruption as global demand for electric motors continues to increase.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Russia, along with China, is a major supporter and arms supplier to Myanmar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplier
Noun
  • The lawsuit marks the second time in six years that DePaul has been sued by a mental health provider that worked with the school’s athletes.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Major hotels, restaurants, and retailers often accept cards without issue, but smaller merchants, local vendors, transportation providers, and neighborhood businesses may still prefer local cash.
    — TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of provider
Noun
  • Likewise, a brand marketer may introduce messaging frameworks that elevate product adoption, while a content strategist may uncover opportunities that improve customer retention.
    — Kimberly Osborne, Forbes.com, 18 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
  • Forward-looking brands and retailers are drawing up blueprints for the next demographic frontier — the tiniest tots born between 2025 and 2039.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The big-box retailer has also benefited from wealthier consumers’ trading down as Americans tighten their budgets.
    — Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of retailer

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