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as in director
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 manufacturer
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 producer
The powerhouse actresses play news anchors Bradley Jackson and Alex Levy in the Apple TV+ series and are also executive producers on the show.
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Melnick was right; Redford dilly-dallied until he was fired by producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown and replaced by Newman.
—Stephen Galloway, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The company is working with aluminum producers to scale the process globally.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
At the Tres Cantos Netflix Production Center press visit, Martí and Migue Amoedo, Vancouver Media’s co-executive producer and visual designer, drilled down on high-tech innovation via a demo at its Stage 7 virtual production set.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Melnick was right; Redford dilly-dallied until he was fired by producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown and replaced by Newman.
—Stephen Galloway, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The company is working with aluminum producers to scale the process globally.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
At the Tres Cantos Netflix Production Center press visit, Martí and Migue Amoedo, Vancouver Media’s co-executive producer and visual designer, drilled down on high-tech innovation via a demo at its Stage 7 virtual production set.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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Patricia Astorga, the artistic director and founder of DanzArts, said that people who were not Mexican could come to the celebration and see the culture and the dance styles of different regions of Mexico.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Currently Kering’s deputy CEO in charge of brand development, Bellettini was seated next to Cantino at a press briefing in March when Demna, the Georgian designer who had revved up Balenciaga, was revealed as Gucci’s next creative director, succeeding Sabato De Sarno.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Around half a million consumer products sold on Amazon and other online retailers have been recalled by manufacturers in recent weeks due to serious safety concerns ranging from fire hazards to risks of suffocation and injury.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Sustainable Furnishings Council counts among its membership a wide array of home furnishings manufacturers, designers, retailers and industry organizations, such as Room & Board, Saatva, Kravet and the International Textile Alliance.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those realities have driven plenty of vaccine makers out of the market, experts told me—whether via mergers, bankruptcy, or strategic decisions to focus on other products.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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The release would come as Samsung, Apple and other device makers are experimenting with new designs to wow consumers – an increasingly challenging feat as people hold onto their phones for longer than before and analysts question whether new AI devices will one day supplant the smartphone.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lionsgate Studio Film and television producer and distributor Lionsgate Studio could also go higher.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Action dramedy Code 3 opens on 140+ screens from new distributor Aura Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pursuing them required Fortunato to remind contractors and suppliers of his goals to make sure they're achieved.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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The sanctions also seek to block Russia’s access to critical resources for weapons production purchased from suppliers such as China and India.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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Maverick Helicopters, also the exclusive helicopter provider for the Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC, in Las Vegas, is offering its Airbus 130 models for the air show, said Ben Villalobos, the company’s vice president.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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The satellite provider has a long relationship with Swift as Sirius Hits 1 was the first pop station in North America to play Swift’s music in June 2007.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Momentec Brands Designer, manufacturer and marketer of uniforms and fanwear, Momentec Brands, announced the appointment of Brent Meyer as chief revenue officer.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Understanding those emotional drivers can be your advantage as a marketer.—
Melanie Draheim,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Funds are added to electronic benefit transfer cards, which can be used at participating grocery stores and select online retailers.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Traditionally, retailers order their remaining holiday goods for a late August/September arrival before manufacturing plants close to celebrate October’s Golden Week in China.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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