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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
There are no European firms in the solar PV producers top ten.
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Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Paul Broadbent and Naomi Banat are the executive producers; Francesca Maudslay is consultant executive producer and Rachael Hankinson is the production executive.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Jamie Boscardin Martin, and Jasmine Russ also serve as executive producers.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Created in 2020 to celebrate the local offerings of more than 400 producers and small farmers, the roughly 385-mile trail begins in Burgundy and ends in Provence, passing through the country’s most iconic gastronomic regions.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 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
But while Baldwin’s manslaughter case is over, Hutchins’ mother, father, and sister are continuing to pursue a civil case against the actor and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Paul Broadbent and Naomi Banat are the executive producers; Francesca Maudslay is consultant executive producer and Rachael Hankinson is the production executive.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Jamie Boscardin Martin, and Jasmine Russ also serve as executive producers.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Created in 2020 to celebrate the local offerings of more than 400 producers and small farmers, the roughly 385-mile trail begins in Burgundy and ends in Provence, passing through the country’s most iconic gastronomic regions.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 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
But while Baldwin’s manslaughter case is over, Hutchins’ mother, father, and sister are continuing to pursue a civil case against the actor and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
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Hours after the world learned that Michael D’Angelo Archer had died of cancer at age 51, Hunter, one of the most influential hip-hop and R&B directors who’s worked with Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, and Missy Elliott, among many others, is still processing the news.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The adrenaline rush caused by the spring 2026 fashion season’s wave of new creative directors, strong sophomore collections and emerging brands to watch remains strong, with the fashion crowd still engaged in assessing its favorite shows, must-have pieces and overall winners.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan's economy ministry said in a statement that the minerals covered by the new ban are different from those needed by its semiconductor manufacturers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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China's export controls have hit European and other manufacturers, as well as American ones.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, rival electric vehicle makers, including China’s BYD, are stealing market share with cheaper, high-quality offerings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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It’s been a complicated year for TV makers, with much of the talk dominated by the need to partner to fund ambitious ideas, confusion around AI, and consolidation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday introduced new restrictions on products containing certain rare earth minerals from the country, requiring foreign suppliers to secure Beijing’s approval to export them.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The first 30,000 ton phase alone represents a $200 million+ investment, which will bring construction and operational jobs, opportunities for local business and suppliers, and indirect jobs and economic opportunity as a result of the overall investment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, joining several other national retailers in filing for bankruptcy and closing stores, including Joann Fabrics, Macy's, Kohl's and JCPenney.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pull-forward from retailers will really start to see effects starting in September.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Blue Cross sent information about the screening program to customers' health care providers.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, have been around since the late 1960s and serve as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and health insurance providers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include Mexican food and vendors selling gifts and crafts along with a piñata for kids, a costume contest, dog costume contest and raffle.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Pioneers Assistance Fund (PAF) helps individuals in motion picture distribution, exhibition, and vendors exclusive to either sector who are encountering an illness, injury, or life-changing event.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Drinking water needs to be desalinated, which is accomplished by desalination plants across Gaza, aid workers say.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Lego Icons Tropical Aquarium Building Set features colorful fish, underwater plants, and corals inside a black tank.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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