: one that croons
especially
: a singer of popular songs
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This year’s honorees include Rocky star and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone; disco-era singer Gloria Gaynor; the rock band Kiss; Michael Crawford, the British star of Phantom of the Opera; and country crooner and songwriter George Strait.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
The country crooner’s oldest child, Dana, died just two years after her father on April 10, 2018.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In recent years, Sir Tom Jones has faced various health complications that included two hip replacements, but as of right now, the aging crooner is still going strong.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
On his journey towards healing, the crooner headed home, back to the South.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
The country crooner’s oldest child, Dana, died just two years after her father on April 10, 2018.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In recent years, Sir Tom Jones has faced various health complications that included two hip replacements, but as of right now, the aging crooner is still going strong.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
On his journey towards healing, the crooner headed home, back to the South.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crooner
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“Crooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crooner. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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