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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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as in manufacturers
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
Increase in money supply to cushion the impact of lockdowns led to high demand for goods; producers unable to match up.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The family is continuing to pursue a civil case against Baldwin and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Approval from government regulators in five countries, including China and Australia, is now required to finalise the merger which will catapult Rio Tinto into the major league of lithium producers.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But while Baldwin’s manslaughter case is over, Hutchins’ mother, father, and sister are continuing to pursue a civil case against the actor and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Over two decades later, the original’s themes of fear, survival, and family will resonate just as deeply in the Brazilian adaptation, according to its producers, who say the new version was developed with global streaming platforms in mind.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Founded by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Emily Lazar, the organization empowers women and non-binary producers and engineers to succeed at the highest levels through scholarships and grants, mentorship, research, advocacy, and community events.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The practice of cask-finishing started in the Scotch whisky industry but has since spread to other whiskey producers.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Co-producers are Michal Kracmer, Veronika Kuhrova, Igor Kecman, Jelena Mitrovic, Katarina Prpic, Vladimir Anastasov and Angela Nestorovska.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The family is continuing to pursue a civil case against Baldwin and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Approval from government regulators in five countries, including China and Australia, is now required to finalise the merger which will catapult Rio Tinto into the major league of lithium producers.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But while Baldwin’s manslaughter case is over, Hutchins’ mother, father, and sister are continuing to pursue a civil case against the actor and the film’s producers in state court in New Mexico.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Over two decades later, the original’s themes of fear, survival, and family will resonate just as deeply in the Brazilian adaptation, according to its producers, who say the new version was developed with global streaming platforms in mind.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Founded by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Emily Lazar, the organization empowers women and non-binary producers and engineers to succeed at the highest levels through scholarships and grants, mentorship, research, advocacy, and community events.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The practice of cask-finishing started in the Scotch whisky industry but has since spread to other whiskey producers.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Co-producers are Michal Kracmer, Veronika Kuhrova, Igor Kecman, Jelena Mitrovic, Katarina Prpic, Vladimir Anastasov and Angela Nestorovska.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producers
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The filing also details various corporate governance matters, including changes in the board of directors and executive officers, as well as employment agreements with key personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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In an email statement, Steak 'n Shake told NPR that its food manufacturers still use vegetable oils to pre-fry the food before it's frozen and shipped to stores.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Irresponsible marketing can put weapons of war in the hands of dangerous individuals without liability consequences for the manufacturers.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, although smartphone makers have been aggressively working to release new folding devices, the category remains a relatively niche area of the market.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Of course, fresh, local produce is readily available, but this farmers market also features local artisans and makers.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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One way to do so is through collaborative financing models, with brands sharing risks with suppliers.—
Lewis Perkins,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2025
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Related Stories Today’s brands must establish longer-term relationships with suppliers—instead of bouncing from supplier to supplier to save pennies—to support decarbonization efforts in any significant way.—
Lewis Perkins,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2025
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To thrive in this new environment, retailers must embrace strategic approaches such as developing robust omnichannel experiences, implementing aggressive yet sustainable pricing strategies and focusing on providing genuine value that goes beyond mere discounting.—
Thai Son Nguyen,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Among the changes are requirements for retailers to sell cage-free eggs, minimum wage increases, sick time for workers and more.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Saks, for several seasons now, has been delinquent on payments to many vendors.—
David Moin,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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While many organizations do a decent job managing the resilience of their own systems, there is a black hole with regard to the impact that can be felt when vendors in their supply chain lack resilience or experience cyber issues.—
Jeffrey Wheatman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Producers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producers. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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