as in singer
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalist
Thomas was a drummer and vocalist.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
With each performance, expect surprise collaborations like veteran vocalist Nicole Wray’s appearance at the opening show.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ticketed music events include Yale Choral Artists on June 20 at Sprague Memorial Hall at Yale University and the jazz vocalist Somi (aka Somi Kokoma) on June 25 at the Yale University Theatre.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon pondered in a press statement.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
With each performance, expect surprise collaborations like veteran vocalist Nicole Wray’s appearance at the opening show.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ticketed music events include Yale Choral Artists on June 20 at Sprague Memorial Hall at Yale University and the jazz vocalist Somi (aka Somi Kokoma) on June 25 at the Yale University Theatre.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon pondered in a press statement.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalist
singer
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His estate is aware of the shadow cast by the multiple child abuse allegations against the singer, according to knowledgeable executives.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The singer’s brief relationship with ex-boyfriend NFL player Stefon Diggs produced a son, born in late November.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalist. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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