musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
Examples of musician in a Sentence
She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Once a favorite haunt of music legends, the hotel still sings today, attracting couples, musicians, and business travelers alike.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
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—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The musician brought a little Y2K-futurism energy to Dior with her makeup, most notably that unmistakeable frosty, pearly texture so popular in the late ‘90s and early 2000s—an aesthetic experiencing a major resurgence today.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
First elected to the Texas House in 2000 and as agriculture commissioner in 2014, he is endorsed by the Texas Beekeepers Association, the Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas and musician Ted Nugent.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the studio and on stage, Albarn is the main performer with a rotating cast of semi-regular musicians and guest artists who breathe life into the lore of Gorillaz.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myu̇-ˈzish-ən
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
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