Examples of lyricist in a Sentence
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That’s a signature of lyricist and musical director Finn Anderson, whose other works, too, deal in enchanting folklore.
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Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Butler is the only figure in the video for the first half, though he's joined in the second half by Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024
Koenig is a meticulous lyricist, not one of those say-any-old-thing types.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Both he and the Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist, 44, can be seen wearing nudie suits in the music video, with Butler swinging his hips and playing an acoustic guitar in a matching purple look with gold sequins and fringe and Wentz clad in a cream getup with gold, silver and turquoise accents.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The famed performer and his longtime creative partner, lyricist Bernie Taupin, are this year’s recipients of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song — the nation’s highest award for influence, impact and achievement in popular music.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
Jodi Benson as Ariel After working with Disney lyricist Howard Ashman in the 1986 Broadway show Smile, Jodi Benson booked the role of Ariel in 1989's The Little Mermaid.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
Chung Suet-ying, a real-life Cantopop lyricist, steps into the shoes of the film’s protagonist.
—Partner Content, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Apparently poetry is hereditary — just ask Taylor Swift, the heralded lyricist who shares a bloodline with a very famous poet.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Butler is the only figure in the video for the first half, though he's joined in the second half by Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024
Koenig is a meticulous lyricist, not one of those say-any-old-thing types.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Both he and the Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist, 44, can be seen wearing nudie suits in the music video, with Butler swinging his hips and playing an acoustic guitar in a matching purple look with gold sequins and fringe and Wentz clad in a cream getup with gold, silver and turquoise accents.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The famed performer and his longtime creative partner, lyricist Bernie Taupin, are this year’s recipients of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song — the nation’s highest award for influence, impact and achievement in popular music.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024
Jodi Benson as Ariel After working with Disney lyricist Howard Ashman in the 1986 Broadway show Smile, Jodi Benson booked the role of Ariel in 1989's The Little Mermaid.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
Chung Suet-ying, a real-life Cantopop lyricist, steps into the shoes of the film’s protagonist.
—Partner Content, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Apparently poetry is hereditary — just ask Taylor Swift, the heralded lyricist who shares a bloodline with a very famous poet.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyricist. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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