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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
Movie lovers tend to think of producers as dictators of formulas, oppressors of originality, the enemies of art, but that just reflects the unfortunate history of studio filmmaking in Hollywood and elsewhere.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Arquette and Clarke also serve as executive producers on the UCP series.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Executive producers include Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Liu, Laika’s Jeremy Kipp Walker, and author Kitamura will serve as exec producers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to Krakowski's casting, producers also announced that the production will extend again, with tickets now available through July 5, 2026.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That said, Peacock has struggled mightily to launch successful comedies, even ones from producers of beloved Office-era sitcoms.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Arquette and Clarke also serve as executive producers on the UCP series.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Executive producers include Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Liu, Laika’s Jeremy Kipp Walker, and author Kitamura will serve as exec producers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to Krakowski's casting, producers also announced that the production will extend again, with tickets now available through July 5, 2026.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That said, Peacock has struggled mightily to launch successful comedies, even ones from producers of beloved Office-era sitcoms.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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Several of those were for big-name actors and directors playing themselves in guest-starring roles, including Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The actor-writer-directors kicked off their partnership with Sylvio, about a small-town gorilla joining a local TV show, only to see on-air mishaps spark a journey of self-discovery.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Recyclers and manufacturers could adopt this method to reduce chemical waste and operating costs, while protecting workers and the environment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants are actively seeking to reduce their reliance on international suppliers, but domestic alternatives aren't always available or comparable.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia looks like the biggest winner, but other companies have made their bones as chip makers, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apparel makers and sellers, meanwhile, aren't saying anything.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even the chocolate in your cart faces uncertainty, with major suppliers from countries now subject to varying tariff rates.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program has been active since 2010, compelling more than 8,000 facilities and suppliers in the United States to report their climate pollution every year, and uses the data to help shape rules to reduce the amount of pollution in the air.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pinstripes joins countless other retailers shuttering doors Pinstripes is certainly not the first company to file for bankruptcy and shut its doors this year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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From Gap to Zara to COS to Favorite Daughter, plenty of brands and retailers are offering polished takes on the wool-blend robe coat with price tags that won't eat up your holiday vacation fund.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sanctions enforcement increasingly extends to digital asset platforms, payment providers, and cross-border fintech startups.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Targets included a defense contractor, a financial institution and multiple healthcare providers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The demand, even if lessened, will still warrant offering larger sizes, but some marquee names now want to farm out their plus-sized clothing to outside vendors instead of making their own label.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Common host plants include roses, hibiscus, pines, and some types of deciduous trees and shrubs including dogwood, oak, birch, ash, elm, and azaleas, as well as blackberry and raspberry bushes, says Khan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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