producers

plural of producer
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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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Recent Examples of producers Run entirely by its chef and sommelier, eòrna is built around their intimate knowledge of Scottish ingredients, allowing each creative course to showcase the producers and landscapes behind the food. Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Along with Lowe and Wild State’s Ben Grayson, Kevin Joseph, and Andy Mininger, executive producers include Justin Baroca, Chad Moore, Erika Gabrielli, Robin Green, and Stefano Caroti. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 July 2026 This long-standing market allows the community access to local food producers and artisans. Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 The producers argue the theft has made the film significantly harder to sell because any prospective distributor would have to be told that an unencrypted copy was stolen before its release. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 Meredith Kaulfers, Mary Lisio, Chris Rice and Graham Taylor served as executive producers. Scott Feinberg For The Hollywood Reporter, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026 Mines, their contractors, and workers are already core customers for banks, telecom operators, cement producers, and other profitable businesses. Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Writers, directors and producers will address the long march from debut to sophomore effort, spanning development, casting, finance, sales and distribution. Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
Noun
  • Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • As the industry exits an era of cinematic universes, when mega-producers like Kevin Feige ruled the land, directors seem to matter again.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Camper manufacturers without a slick sliding bathroom generally end up sizing up to a Sprinter 170 or developing a different type of expansion solution to fit in a longitudinal bed layout.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • OEMs, primes, and larger manufacturers will want cybersecurity, traceability, faster quoting, tighter delivery, and proof that a supplier can scale.
    Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Apple, which unlike most major Android smartphone makers has yet to raise prices, hit its highest-ever second-quarter revenue share with 49% in Q2 2026, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Other smartphone makers like Samsung and Xiaomi have already raised prices.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The ruling was hailed as a victory for workers, confirmation that antitrust law protects competition for what companies buy from workers and suppliers.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the dealers and suppliers who worked with Brun were addicts themselves, feeding an island ravaged by meth addiction since the 1980s.
    Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As malls and suburbia leeched retailers from downtown, the Metropolitan went dark in 1979.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • The success of Speedcat in these higher-end retailers means Puma is getting more shelf space there, which the brand will then try to extend to other offerings, Hoeld said.
    Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.
    Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • This includes companies like utilities, power developers, industrial equipment manufacturers, infrastructure providers, construction firms, and data center operators.
    Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, use the American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Task Force’s list of vendors for safe solar viewers, particularly when buying online.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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