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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
The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Italian printing technology firm Durst Group is setting up shop in the Como area that is also home to many high-end textile producers.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The pattern has prompted calls for tougher indie film rules requiring producers to provide evidence of funding before embarking on production.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
To control infestations, the government has encouraged producers to keep a close eye on their animals and watch for wounds that could make the animal a target.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
But for one Season 2 storyline, the producers were inspired by something that actually happened on set.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Increase in money supply to cushion the impact of lockdowns led to high demand for goods; producers unable to match up.
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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.
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Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Italian printing technology firm Durst Group is setting up shop in the Como area that is also home to many high-end textile producers.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The pattern has prompted calls for tougher indie film rules requiring producers to provide evidence of funding before embarking on production.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
To control infestations, the government has encouraged producers to keep a close eye on their animals and watch for wounds that could make the animal a target.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
But for one Season 2 storyline, the producers were inspired by something that actually happened on set.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 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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Among the directors, the class captures several of the year’s most talked-about filmmakers.
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Pascal and Heyman were the first to be brought on, and after meeting with a number of directors the studio tapped Villeneuve to direct.
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.
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This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.
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In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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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.
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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.
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The Picks-And-Shovels Thesis The headlines will score this as OpenAI versus its chip suppliers, a software company going independent.
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With over 112,000 suppliers active in more than 80 countries, the same product category can have completely different hotspots depending on how and where it is made.
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The first four days will be reserved for retailers, media and other industry professionals, while the final three days will be open to the public.
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Retviews data highlights double-digit price rises for mass retailers like Zara and Gap, reflecting a gradual shift towards premiumization in the product range.
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Affected customers included residents of Sutter County in addition to those seeing health providers in Sutter County but who did not live in the area, according to the representative.
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State lawmakers passed budget bills this week that aim to raise revenue in other ways, including by extending a tax on healthcare providers.
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It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state.
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The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City.
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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