makers

noun

plural of maker
as in manufacturers
someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product) Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.

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Recent Examples of makers Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 One of those young people is Aditi Mohan, who grew interested in crochet during the COVID-19 pandemic and later formed a makers group at her school. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 There is, however, a growing threat to Nvidia, or at least to parts of its business, as AI makers are increasingly announcing their own custom chips. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The September 17 gathering at the city’s historic Ramova Theatre spotlights local bands, makers, and area tattoo artists. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 In the realm of interior decoration, San Patrignano Casa D’Arte actively works as a partner for textile makers and designers, producing exclusive collections of wallpapers and fabrics, supporting the development of designs and patterns. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Etsy Creative Village The online marketplace has partnered with Olivia Rodrigo on an official Daisy Chain Fields collection that attendees can shop on site and meet the Etsy makers behind it. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 But an ongoing memory shortage has also caused Apple and other gadget makers to raise prices, with the tech giant marking up iPads, MacBooks and other products in July. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Historic names like Carpano, Cocchi and Dolin offer distinctly different styles, while newer producers such as 9diDANTE and American makers including Vya and Lo-Fi give curious drinkers even more ways in. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makers
  1. manufacturers
  2. builders
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  • The rollout of Epicor Prism is in response to pressure on productivity and skills, the company said, noting that manufacturers and distributors in Latin America are under growing pressure to level up productivity.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mark McCann, director of product marketing specializing in dish care at B/S/H, one of the world’s leading home appliance manufacturers.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufacturers
Noun
  • Edi Cliff Once all the printing was finished, human builders then came in and added the roofs, furniture, doors, and glass, and everything else required to turn a concrete shell into a home.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, developers and builders are the ones who have to make sure their designs comply.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of builders

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“Makers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makers. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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