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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
There’s also a federal program, along with numerous state programs and private markets, that issue valuable credits to dairy producers and energy companies for biogas.
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Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Moore’s voice inspired a young University of Miami pre-med student to chuck his scrubs and classrooms for a career as a full-time songwriter and producer.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
The contract was signed in 1991, but the producers had money trouble, went to a studio for financing, and got it in 1995.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Armstrong is also an executive producer of HBO and the BBC’s upcoming First Day on Earth, Michaela Coel’s follow-up to I May Destroy You.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Moore’s voice inspired a young University of Miami pre-med student to chuck his scrubs and classrooms for a career as a full-time songwriter and producer.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
The contract was signed in 1991, but the producers had money trouble, went to a studio for financing, and got it in 1995.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Armstrong is also an executive producer of HBO and the BBC’s upcoming First Day on Earth, Michaela Coel’s follow-up to I May Destroy You.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for producer
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Vaccarello has been the creative director of Saint Laurent since 2016.Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dwayne Burks is the executive director of Gateway Gaston, an organization that connects people with resources.Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Form Factor Innovation This year, several manufacturers pushed the boundaries of traditional device design.Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The retail federation said while some U.S. manufacturers could benefit from the tariffs, the gains to U.S. producers and the Treasury from tariff revenue do not outweigh overall losses to consumers.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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The cambium, maker of all the trees, is preparing for its spring festivities.Bluesky Social, Bluesky Social, 15 Jan. 2025
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For instance, Abbott, the maker of PediaSure, has already removed Red Dye No. 3 from its products.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Total bundled pay-TV subscribers (minus the virtual multi-video distributors, such as DirecTV Stream) is now 48.18 million.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Di Marco and Schottenstein are selecting top-tier distributors around the world, bowing at Antonioli, D’Aniello, Dell’Oglio, Nugnes, Biffi, Morini, and Leam in Italy.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Situating the position group with a willing provider of quarterback knowledge plus a young and relatable studier of the craft was O’Connell’s idea.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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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, 9 Jan. 2025
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In addition to creating songs with mass appeal, Gordy focused on marketing to white audiences, including hiring white marketers to use their connections in the industry.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2025
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Mark my words, the marketers who master mindful marketing will succeed in the short AND long term.Billee Howard, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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June • For camellia, citrus, gardenia, grape and other plants adapted to acidic soil: If leaves are yellowing (chlorotic) between green veins, plants may benefit from foliar or soil application of iron and zinc chelate and mulching.The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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The fertilizer will sit on the leaf blades or on top of the soil surface for weeks in winter, which can damage plants.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Another vendor will be Burn Boot Camp Poway, at 14767 Pomerado Road.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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So if, as the authors note, hardware vendors are shifting toward low-precision inference, that’s an excellent example.John Werner, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Producer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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