producers

Definition of producersnext
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 Along with the Strait of Hormuz, currently under a de-facto Iranian blockade, the two narrow waterways are the primary routes used by the Middle East's energy producers to get their products to the vast markets in Asia and beyond. Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 Aluminum prices hit a four‑year high as Iranian strikes on Middle Eastern producers stoke fears of supply shortages. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 To create a hotel that is a celebration of Italy was one of Corinthia’s main goals, and it’s reflected in the names of the hotel’s different spaces, the Italian wines in the minibar, and the Lazio producers who supply the restaurant with its ingredients. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Africa’s energy producers are emerging as unexpected long-term beneficiaries of the Middle East conflict, according to oil analysts. Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026 Other exec producers include Elle Fanning, Julie Gardner (Lady in the Lake, Doctor Who) for Bad Wolf America, and Brittany Kahan Ward of Lewellen Pictures (Margo’s Got Money Troubles). Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026 Executive producers are Robina Riccitiello, Jawad Ahsan, Arsala Ahsan, Sakurako Fisher, Jan McAdoo, Jack McAdoo, Philipp Engelhorn, Dave Liu, Nicole Jordan-Webber, Will Levinger, Kyle Owens, Ethan Lazar, Austen Rydell, Ben Stillman, Steve Beckman, Tegan Acton, Emma Pompetti, and Adam Wyatt Tate. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 Dern, an Oscar and Emmy winner, will also be one of several executive producers, as will Brown. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 The offices of directors, producers and casting agents sat squeezed alongside spaces where strugglers congregated. Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
Noun
  • The directors didn’t mention an easy solution.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Progress for directors peaked in 2023, with 20 women and nonbinary directors represented in the Top 100 films.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • The vendor chalked this up to Apple controlling the entire update stack, as opposed to Android, where updates are likely fragmented across diverse manufacturers and device types.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Eric Schmidt, a former Google CEO, has invested in Ukrainian drone manufacturers and believes that the Ukrainians could one day overtake their Western peers in the arms market.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The current environment has pushed teams to invest more in their own difference-makers as the cap has increased.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Sangha was one of five defendants charged in the case, which prosecutors described as a network of suppliers who exploited Perry’s addiction.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Major oil exporters outside of the Middle East have been lifted by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with some looking to position themselves as reliable suppliers in a world desperate for energy.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Online bullion retailers offer a wide selection of silver coins at competitive prices, typically with insured shipping and free delivery above certain order thresholds.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Mobile money expansion is increasingly being driven by usage rather than new accounts, GSMA wrote, with 80% of providers reporting improving profitability.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • No news yet of distribution deals with other cable, satellite or streaming providers.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Highlights include children’s Earth Day activities, plant sale, live music, art and dance performance along with food and vendors.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The list of vendors can be found on the City Market website.
    Eden Dinneen, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

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