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 Everyone who works with him, their salary goes up, the writers, the producers. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026 Executive producers include David Levine, Yohann Comte, Carole Baraton, Pierre Mazars, Sharpe, Hsu, Nick Shumaker and David Levine on behalf of Anonymous Content. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 May 2026 While Italian producers initially pitched him the Colm Tóibín fictional biography of Thomas Mann, the filmmaker rejected making a biopic. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 The Outsiders has played 746 performances to date to over 770,000 audience members from all 50 states and over 75 countries, producers say. Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026 The tax is collected at the wholesale level, meaning the cut initially falls into the hands of fuel distributors, producers, and importers. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026 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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  • Elmorich says roughly 2,000 applications were received through an open call before the selection of the multidisciplinary participants, including graffiti artists, photographers, set designers and art directors.
    Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 May 2026
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  • In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
  • If every equipment supplier develops proprietary AI systems with unique interfaces and data formats, manufacturers will likely face overwhelming integration challenges, spending resources on plumbing rather than process improvement.
    Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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  • Both project to be difference-makers at the top of an NHL lineup.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Now, whether your next custom commission will be a three-piece suit or a polo shirt, consult the list of makers below.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
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  • 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
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  • Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
  • Each store will also emphasize local and regional suppliers alongside national offerings.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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  • Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.
    Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
  • In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
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  • Collaboration between education providers, employers and public agencies can create stronger, more relevant pathways.
    Irma Becerra, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Chance the Rapper, another honoree, hones his influence and charity on young generations in his hometown through his organization Social Works Chicago, which works with mental health providers, the homeless, and public schools.
    Connor Greene, Time, 22 May 2026
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  • The traveling outdoor food festival is known for bringing together a wide variety of street food vendors, dessert stands and small businesses serving everything from barbecue and seafood to international snacks and sweet treats.
    Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
  • Multiple streets were blocked off for customers and vendors, including the road near 18th and Wyandotte streets.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026

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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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