manufacturer

noun

Definition of manufacturernext
as in maker
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product) The company is a leading manufacturer of farm equipment.

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Recent Examples of manufacturer By contrast, Canadian and Mexican manufacturers benefit from their own national duty-relief frameworks. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Unlike Reframe Systems and Plant Prefab, Villa Homes, founded in 2019, isn’t a manufacturer. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Other military manufacturers around the Charlotte region INKAS isn’t the only company manufacturing armored vehicles in the Charlotte area. — Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Advertisement Semi-conductor manufacturer Micron has also announced an employee matching benefit for contributions up to $1,000 per child under 18. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manufacturer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manufacturer
  1. maker
  2. supplier
  3. distributor
  4. producer
  5. provider
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  • From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of maker
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  • One other notable update from the Nikkei report is that Apple and its suppliers have made progress resolving the hinge engineering issues, which were reportedly release causing delays.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • For collectors accustomed to discussing ébauches or movement suppliers today, the model feels remarkably familiar.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of supplier
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  • The distributor, which is led by co-presidents Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz, already holds North American rights and released the action thriller there on June 19.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 June 2026
  • The indie distributor earlier picked up the North American rights to the action thriller and released the pic domestically from June 19.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of distributor
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  • Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The Feel the Yarn workshop will showcase the latest Italian yarn producers and help to create business opportunities with North American brands, designers and industry professionals.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of producer
Noun
  • SpaceX has already joined benchmark indexes offered by FTSE Russell and MSCI, two other major index providers.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • And women who suspect their period pain is more severe than normal should not hesitate to speak with a health care provider, especially if symptoms are affecting their quality of life.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of provider

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“Manufacturer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manufacturer. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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