Examples of lyricist in a Sentence
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Koenig is a meticulous lyricist, not one of those say-any-old-thing types.
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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
The score, by a group of theater talents including lyricist Carolyn Leigh and composer Morris (Moose) Charlap, was gorgeous.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
The Beach Boys are led by singer and lyricist Mike Love, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, as well as Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Feb. 2024
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
The score, by a group of theater talents including lyricist Carolyn Leigh and composer Morris (Moose) Charlap, was gorgeous.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
The Beach Boys are led by singer and lyricist Mike Love, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, as well as Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyricist. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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