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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
Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show
By Associated Press
March 1, 2025 at 10:13 a.m.
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Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2025
The French Champagne producer has teamed up with Pharrell Williams for a limited-edition collection that’s all about reimagining birthday celebrations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
Stone was returning to Atlanta from a gig in Alabama with her band when her cargo van flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig, said music producer Walter Millsap III.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Pope, Dajan and Williams also serve as executive producers.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
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Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2025
The French Champagne producer has teamed up with Pharrell Williams for a limited-edition collection that’s all about reimagining birthday celebrations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
Stone was returning to Atlanta from a gig in Alabama with her band when her cargo van flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig, said music producer Walter Millsap III.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Pope, Dajan and Williams also serve as executive producers.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
Noun
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Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is also a staunch free speech proponent.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The montage moved a little fast, maybe, with mini-clips for actors but not writers or directors; perhaps Robert Towne deserved a few lines of dialogue.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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These innovations, the Tommy Hilfiger partner said, can embolden Egyptian textile manufacturers to drive automation efforts and optimize resource efficiency processes while meeting international sustainability standards.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sanofi, one manufacturer of flu vaccines, told ABC News the company has already started the initial steps of manufacturing.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Chinese luxury electric vehicle maker Nio stock reported delivering 13,863 vehicles in February.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Anthropologie has expanded its partnership with Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering artisans and makers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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This could include suppliers, distributors, service providers and industry influencers or even businesses in adjacent markets.—
Wendy Cai-Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The film will feature as part of the upcoming Cartoon Movie lineup in Bordeaux and the producers are seeking partnerships with private investors, broadcasters, and distributors.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Line-skipping has increased for every organ provider Out-of-sequence allocation rates by procurement organization Source: Based on Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data as of Jan. 17.—
Brian M. Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The 2024 holiday shopping season is over, but the opportunity for marketers to apply the lessons learned is just getting started.—
Richard Jones,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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People are used to delegating authority – even about matters of expression – to marketers, speechwriters, social media managers and the like.—
John P. Nelson,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Fertilizers should just be applied when plants are actively growing.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Also, the plants are susceptible to a number of leaf spots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beyer said hospital administrators ignored concerns from staff about the lack of payments to vendors, who provide equipment, supplies, and nursing or anesthesiologist staff to the hospital.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Failing to assess the security practices of third-party vendors can result in indirect breaches.—
Dan Sorensen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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