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as in directors
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 manufacturers
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 producers
Among the keys to a successful adaptation, producers say, is casting — though that doesn’t necessarily mean A-list stars.
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Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
But producers kept the cameras rolling throughout Shandi’s distress, capturing her sobbing frame and even filming a tearful phone call with her boyfriend back home.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
Harry and Jack Williams are exec producers alongside Mercer, Mount and Sarah Hammond for Two Brothers.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to Mundruczó, the presser featured screenwriter Kata Wéber and producers Alexander Rodnyansky and Viktória Petrányi.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The producers are Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures, Catherine Magee (Normal People, Small Things Like These), and Abrahamson.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Inside, students are the directors, producers, and on-air talent, all thanks to the vision and support of film teacher Chris Buechner.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Increase in money supply to cushion the impact of lockdowns led to high demand for goods; producers unable to match up.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
But producers kept the cameras rolling throughout Shandi’s distress, capturing her sobbing frame and even filming a tearful phone call with her boyfriend back home.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
Harry and Jack Williams are exec producers alongside Mercer, Mount and Sarah Hammond for Two Brothers.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to Mundruczó, the presser featured screenwriter Kata Wéber and producers Alexander Rodnyansky and Viktória Petrányi.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The producers are Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures, Catherine Magee (Normal People, Small Things Like These), and Abrahamson.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Inside, students are the directors, producers, and on-air talent, all thanks to the vision and support of film teacher Chris Buechner.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Increase in money supply to cushion the impact of lockdowns led to high demand for goods; producers unable to match up.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
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Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Last month, university presidents and athletic directors could not come to an agreement on how many teams should be added so the bracket will remain at 12 for the 2026 season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The report draws on 43 facility-level surveys of Turkish textile and apparel manufacturers, as well as interviews with trade unions and worker associations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Milwaukee appears poised to join a lawsuit against several fire truck manufacturers that alleges the companies conspired to drive up the price of the vehicles.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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This event also hosts local brands and makers who will showcase and sell their sustainable products.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The play, a sumptuous historical pastiche, is both an invitation and a daunting challenge to theater makers.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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Companies continued to publicly share their demographics for years after Jackson’s first push, and Jackson followed up with varying success, asking for more data on board and C-suite diversity, gender and race breakdowns of suppliers and contractors, and employee retention.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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More than 80 percent of Longchamp’s suppliers are rated via EcoVadis, and procurement teams work with lower-performing partners to drive improvements, rather than simply penalizing them.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, declining sales meant Sabri received only about 35% in rent due from retailers – a loss of more than $400,000, according to his company.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The new Tide evo tiles are now available at all major retailers nationwide.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Ridley said the bill’s penalties for illicit drug possession or use still would create problems for many providers.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Home to 710 stores and vendors, mostly Somali retailers serving Somali patrons, the mall was plastered with anti-ICE posters due to daily raids, according to Sabri.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson launches the Wall Street Project, a challenge to corporate America to end the multibillion-dollar trade deficit with minority vendors and consumers.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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