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vocalist

noun

ˈvō-kə-list

Definition of vocalist

as in singer

one who sings hired a vocalist for their jazz band

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Recent Examples of vocalist In addition to the growing tensions between him and his two bandmates, the vocalist also wanted to focus on other projects. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 The 27-year-old main rapper and sub-vocalist confirmed her decision on Instagram, concluding 14 years with JYP since joining as a trainee. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Kennedy Caughell, who plays Jersey, was the musical’s standout vocalist. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Like its video, the song is a misdirect, its melancholic tone undercut by the swagger of its vocalist. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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singer

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In the lawsuit, reviewed by Rolling Stone, Goulding claimed that TaP Management’s founders Ben Mawson and Ed Millett had frequently pushed the singer to work with Live Nation, while never disclosing that the company was a subsidiary of Live Nation.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
The singer also announced pledges of $500,000 each from Global Citizen and Live Nation toward the cause.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of singer

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