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someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product)
Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.
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Recent Examples of makers
The variety of makers, dealers, and products on-hand was very much intentional.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Japanese automakers have all struggled amid powerful competition from the newer Chinese makers, now dominating Asian markets.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Now, gin is synonymous with the UK, but today gin makers the world over are distilling the spirit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Memory chip makers are projecting huge profit margins through this year and next as valuations have skyrocketed.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Blame poor puck luck in Game 7 or Jakub Dobes’ excellence — both were unquestionably difference-makers here.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The new kids on the Hard Rock block are F1 and tennis, which are big-time money makers.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
This year’s industry lineup for documentary makers consists of 41 sessions, including ones focused on craft on live pitches, as well as the return of the popular Marketplace and Talent Meetings.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Costume makers sat at their respective tables concentrated on their finishing touches, while young helping hands dashed in and out of the room bringing items to other departments.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Japanese automakers have all struggled amid powerful competition from the newer Chinese makers, now dominating Asian markets.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Now, gin is synonymous with the UK, but today gin makers the world over are distilling the spirit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Memory chip makers are projecting huge profit margins through this year and next as valuations have skyrocketed.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Blame poor puck luck in Game 7 or Jakub Dobes’ excellence — both were unquestionably difference-makers here.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The new kids on the Hard Rock block are F1 and tennis, which are big-time money makers.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
This year’s industry lineup for documentary makers consists of 41 sessions, including ones focused on craft on live pitches, as well as the return of the popular Marketplace and Talent Meetings.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Costume makers sat at their respective tables concentrated on their finishing touches, while young helping hands dashed in and out of the room bringing items to other departments.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
Noun
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Before these robots can wash dishes or fold laundry, manufacturers need vast amounts of real-world data to train them.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Defense manufacturers across the United States and Europe are racing to develop smaller robotic combat platforms capable of operating in high-risk zones without exposing troops directly to enemy fire.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The coalition represents large importers that compete with Cambria, as well as small businesses like Keck's and home builders that buy quartz.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Demna, one of luxury fashion’s ultimate brand builders, has now clearly defined what his Gucci is all about.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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