Thesaurus results for PRODUCERS

producers

noun

plural of producer

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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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 Alongside Italy and Greece, Spain is one of the world's leading producers of the precious commodity and a global reference for prices. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Sebold’s memoir later became a bestseller, and through a tangled series of events that began when producers decided to make a film version of the memoir, the book ultimately helped lead to Broadwater’s exoneration in 2021. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026 Executive producers include Oliver Wheeler, Kevin Leeson and Stacy Kemp Ferrari. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 July 2026 Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin of Studiocanal are exec producers alongside Tonia Davis, Zoe Edwards, Graham and Sudie Smyth. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 July 2026 The executive producers are Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin for Studiocanal, Tonia Davis, Zoë Edwards, James Graham, and Sudie Smyth for Studiocanal. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 July 2026 Dairy, cattle and pork producers want access to the visa program. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026 Our ambition is to create the best home for creative talent — a place where producers can better monetize their intellectual property, distribute it around the world, remain independent, and feel supported. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 And to especially put young Black people on to other young Black producers and artists. — Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 10 July 2026

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The fall 2026 collection marked Kim and Garcia’s last as co-creative directors of both Oscar de la Renta and Monse.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Short films are a tried and true launching pad for horror directors.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

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As massive investments in artificial intelligence and data centers have spurred demand for computing hardware, Chinese manufacturers are capitalizing on the opportunity.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The $50,000 cap vanishes for EV manufacturers headquartered in California.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of manufacturers

Noun

Meanwhile, some of the world's largest pet-food makers are investing heavily in nutrition and longevity products aimed at many of the same health problems.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
However, the burden of proof now lies on companies to prove the safety of their products before accessing vulnerable consumers—which is something that building contractors, restaurants, and drug makers already have to do.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Definition of makers

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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.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
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

Definition of distributors

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India is one of the largest suppliers of merchant marine labor, with more than 300,000 seafarers globally, according to the country’s Forward Seamen’s Union.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
One Facebook user suggested that Chinese suppliers now offer advanced equipment once available only from a handful of Western manufacturers, although the claim could not be independently verified.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of suppliers

Noun

What supermarkets, restaurants say about their lettuce The Miami Herald is contacting local supermarkets and retailers to learn more.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Being first to stock tomorrow’s brands has always been one of the most valuable competitive advantages independent boutiques and premium retailers can secure.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of retailers

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Palliative care providers and death doulas are helping shift the conversation away from overly medical and diagnostic approaches to death.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Every state has a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit that is responsible for investigating and prosecuting health care providers who bilk the system.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of providers

Noun

In the summer months, the Marché du Cap Ferret is open daily, with wine stands and produce vendors inside the covered hall (Chez Cocotte is a must-visit) and stalls outside sporting jewelry and clothing.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
In addition to hiring private security and coordinating with police, organizer Venessa McGhee said regular attendees and vendors frequently step in to de-escalate problems.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

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