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 In fact, multiple producers who were present at the meeting do produce trims domestically. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 Both Bullock and Kidman are producers on the movie. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Exec producers are Rebecca Covington, Mark Rooks, Frank Igrec and Alexandra Bowen. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 Ingredients are sourced from a range of specialty producers, including Pain D’Avignon, North Country Smokehouse and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juices, among others, said Joshua Smith, vice president of Culinary Operations at The Friendly Toast. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 No writer or director is attached at this stage nor are any producers involved. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026 The production is being carried out in association with Canadian production company Hadron Films, with producers Chris Wilkinson, Ryan Marchant and Associate Producer Eloise Cameron-Smith. Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 Musical Excellence inductees include producers Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin, with the late Ed Sullivan being honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Jill Lances, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
Noun
  • But the price Crystal Palace demand may be too high for United, with chairman Steve Parish a hard person to sit across the table from for directors at buying clubs.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • What is going to be most interesting to watch unfold on Sunday is how teams/manufacturers and their plethora of engineers attempt to use the new stage lengths to their advantage.
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • After decades of denial, most manufacturers acknowledge the impact of carbon-emitting products on climate.
    Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The biggest console-makers are taking some steps toward a greener future, though those tend to be discussed in terms of corporate policy and not the end-user experience.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 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
  • Without credible, long-term demand, suppliers cannot invest.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Rooting-in-the-community was also important; 80 per cent of the workforce live nearby, furniture and artwork have been handcrafted by similarly eco-minded artisans, and ingredients are sourced, with a Crete-first, Greek-second mindset, from ethical, predominantly local farmers and suppliers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Federal Trade Commission has studied surveillance pricing methods since 2024, and found retailers often used people’s personal information to set individualized pricing information.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With this information, employers can steer employees to the best-value providers, remedy overbilling by intermediaries, and design affordable health plans with lower premiums.
    Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Some other gadget makers use chips from vendors like Qualcomm or Intel, giving those device companies less control over features like the camera or power management, for example.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

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