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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
Unlike producers or session musicians, songwriters often don’t get paid up front for their time in the studio.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Equity and the League, which represents producers and theater owners, have been in negotiations for a new labor contract since August 25.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Executive producers include Romano, Rosenthal, Rory Rosegarten, Eddy Yablans, Gabe Turner, Emma Conway and Eric Pankowski for Fulwell Entertainment.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Hopefuls can sign up to audition face-to-face in front of producers and receive real-time feedback.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 24 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
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
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Equity and the League, which represents producers and theater owners, have been in negotiations for a new labor contract since August 25.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Executive producers include Romano, Rosenthal, Rory Rosegarten, Eddy Yablans, Gabe Turner, Emma Conway and Eric Pankowski for Fulwell Entertainment.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Hopefuls can sign up to audition face-to-face in front of producers and receive real-time feedback.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 24 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
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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Following Henry’s departure, Carven appointed a duo of creative directors, Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud, who exited in 2016.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite their efforts, the Hollywood Ten — writers and directors who declined to answer questions about their political affiliations — were jailed for contempt of Congress and effectively banned from working in Hollywood for years.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tariffs can create more demand for domestic manufacturers, but those companies are also part of the global supply chain and therefore also impacted by tariffs, experts have previously explained to USA TODAY.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The food bank also gets donations from restaurants, manufacturers and distributors, contributions from government programs and raises money to purchase additional food.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Policy steps by governments and negotiations with Chinese suppliers have eased some disruption.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Millions of dollars were owed to financiers, the presenters, contestants and suppliers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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With only three months left in 2025, retailers are continuing to open new locations, and Walmart is no exception.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Zephro’s company, Trick or Trick Studios, produces and imports goods that are sold to more than 10,000 retailers around the world, 65% in the United States.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The hacker targeted Vietnamese telecommunications providers, agriculture systems and even government databases.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Turkey sandwiches, cheesecakes and other foods inside the back two-door upright refrigerator were from unapproved vendors.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones could keep operating his platform even while facing direct collection efforts, which affects employees, vendors, and business partners caught in the crossfire.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Boxwoods are some of the most common and some of the oldest plants used for landscaping in the United States, according to Buckeye Yard and Garden Online, a blog of the Ohio State University Extension.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other valuable fruiting plants include elderberry, spicebush (), and native roses, which produce nutrient-dense hips in fall.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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