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as in orchestrator
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as in organizer
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Recent Examples of arranger
Several small group performances in the past couple of years worth of our concerts are directly attributable to his skills as an arranger, band leader, and performer.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Introduced by legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon, the performance featured a sweeping string arrangement originally conducted by Grammy-winning arranger Jules Buckley.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
The songs in the special were instead sung by Gary Chase, who also served as score mixer, arranger, orchestrator and musician on the project.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The pianist, composer and arranger — who served as the orchestra's longtime musical director — spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
Motown Museum Chairwoman Robin Terry and musical arranger Paul Riser were also in attendance.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
But from the opening moments, set in the cozy cabinet of curiosities shop — cue orchestrator/arranger Matt Brind’s mysterious and twinkling Danny Elfman-esque underscoring — there’s real precision to Luke Sheppard’s production.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
One of Carter’s earliest champions was tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger Benny Golson, who died last year at 95.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
The AfDB’s contribution, when approved by its board, follows the bank’s designation as the lead arranger to raise nearly $8 billion for Bishoftu International Airport, which will be located 45 km outside the capital Addis Ababa.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Introduced by legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon, the performance featured a sweeping string arrangement originally conducted by Grammy-winning arranger Jules Buckley.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
The songs in the special were instead sung by Gary Chase, who also served as score mixer, arranger, orchestrator and musician on the project.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The pianist, composer and arranger — who served as the orchestra's longtime musical director — spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
Motown Museum Chairwoman Robin Terry and musical arranger Paul Riser were also in attendance.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
But from the opening moments, set in the cozy cabinet of curiosities shop — cue orchestrator/arranger Matt Brind’s mysterious and twinkling Danny Elfman-esque underscoring — there’s real precision to Luke Sheppard’s production.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
One of Carter’s earliest champions was tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger Benny Golson, who died last year at 95.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
The AfDB’s contribution, when approved by its board, follows the bank’s designation as the lead arranger to raise nearly $8 billion for Bishoftu International Airport, which will be located 45 km outside the capital Addis Ababa.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arranger
Noun
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Some are calling for its orchestrator to be removed from his leadership role in the local Republican Party.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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He is perhaps best known for his instrumental work with singers Michael Bublé and Gretchen Parlato, and as an orchestrator for San Diego singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shannon Solomon, organizer of the online opposition, also did not respond to requests for comment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Francisco Leal, a resident and lead organizer for NIMBY Imperial, said that’s a major part of its appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bonke will likely be a top priority as far as player retention is concerned, followed by leading scorer Ben Bradford.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Stacy said teams often buy extra time while deciding whether to challenge by sending a substitute to the scorer’s table.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each room is like a catalog highlighting different designers or artists that Lemonides is connected to, including Christian Johnson, Nunzio de Martino, and Dan Pelonis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Elliott, though, was a designer at Broderbund Games, working in a former liquor store beneath a sign that said DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCY REDUCTION DEPARTMENT alongside an impish ex-Disney animator named Gene Portwood who often doodled Mickey Mouse in obscene poses.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the Sixties in Greece, under military rule, the music of Mikis Theodorakis was prohibited by decree, its composer imprisoned and exiled.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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Blanks was best known for his work in the genre space, both as a filmmaker and composer.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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City planner Karen Bucey said at the hearing officer meeting that in August, the city received and investigated a complaint of unpermitted activity onsite.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those looking to travel by bus can also check SEPTA's online trip planner.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hawke started as a lyricist and was initially afraid to get into the music side of songwriting, in part because she was intimidated by the extraordinary musicians around her.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, Sondheim was consistently accessible and encouraging to younger composers and lyricists even as his own artistic output sputtered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, the great hero of the Declaration of Independence, is shown as hypocritical, cowardly, manipulative, a schemer of every kind.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The standout is Jack Davenport, playing Soames’ father James as a shameless schemer, bent on frustrating his brother’s side of the family by any means necessary.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Arranger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arranger. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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