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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
He is accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigars and champagne from a billionaire Hollywood producer in exchange for assistance with personal and business interests, and of promoting advantageous regulations for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage.
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Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In: Pete Hegseth Defense Department James LaPorta James LaPorta is a verification producer with CBS News Confirmed.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The photo showed Carden posing with Bell, 44, and Danson, 76, alongside former costar Marc Evan Jackson, series creator Michael Schur and executive producer Morgan Sackett.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Critical Content, the company behind shows such as MTV’s Catfish and NBC’s Celebrity Game Face, is moving into the next phase of an international formats strategy after closing a deal with German powerhouse producer Leonine Studios.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In: Pete Hegseth Defense Department James LaPorta James LaPorta is a verification producer with CBS News Confirmed.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The photo showed Carden posing with Bell, 44, and Danson, 76, alongside former costar Marc Evan Jackson, series creator Michael Schur and executive producer Morgan Sackett.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Critical Content, the company behind shows such as MTV’s Catfish and NBC’s Celebrity Game Face, is moving into the next phase of an international formats strategy after closing a deal with German powerhouse producer Leonine Studios.
—Peter White, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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Anthony is extensively involved in philanthropy, with efforts including lending his plane to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant a wish for a child with cancer and serving on the board of directors of Kristi House Children’s Advocacy Center in Miami.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Grenell, who during Trump’s first term served as acting director of national intelligence and as ambassador to Germany, previously worked at the United Nations Security Council.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Real-time data collection, analysis and sharing allow manufacturers to optimize processes, reduce errors and improve sustainability.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then manufacturers upped the dose to the equivalent of 40 pills.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shares of iPhone maker Apple, Google-parent Alphabet, electric car maker Tesla and AI-chipmaker Broadcom all rallied to new all-time highs, which helped power the tech-heavy Nasdaq to its own record peak.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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That gave it access to low-cost Chinese components and batteries from companies like CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, as well as cheaper labor.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Zaslav resisted the move, believing that CNN strengthened the cable portfolio and gave it more leverage during negotiations with distributors.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Matt Tyrnauer followed that route with Carville, telling a vivid personal and political story that triggered competitive bidding from distributors: CNN won over Netflix.Peter Bart, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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One measure would require that denied claims be reviewed by a provider with the same or similar specialty.Victoria Knight, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, analytics software provider Palantir , another high-flying stock recently, is down more than 4%.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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This included both full-time and contracted positions for writers, editors, designers, marketers, and publishers.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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For instance, a marketer with data analysis skills can offer valuable insights.Miriam Groom, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Power outages have come and gone in the past in Iran, which struggles with aging equipment at many of its plants.Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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These light tones also provide a cohesive backdrop for other Scandinavian design hallmarks, such as wood textures, cozy textiles, and indoor plants.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Airlines must also offer the option of the company coordinating repair or replacement or the passenger working with their preferred vendor directly at the airline's cost.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The free and family-friendly event opens at 4 p.m. and will have a holiday market, live entertainment, and local vendors.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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