belter

noun

Definition of belternext
as in singer

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Recent Examples of belter And barring a pole position in Canada, Russell faded into the background as Antonelli went on a belter, securing five consecutive grand prix victories and four pole positions. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2026 Loesser’s score is ambitious and diverse, with a discordant duet by Joe and Rosabella, lively Neapolitan-style songs by the Italian vineyeard workers, a beautifully harmonized barbershop quartet and some classic Broadway belter songs. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Capaldi is not just another bellowing belter, but a true soprano with a flexible middle range and sustained articulation in her phrasing. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 But don’t discount soul belter Olivia Dean and R&B revivalist Leon Thomas. — Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belter
  1. singer
  2. songster
  3. vocalist
  4. warbler
  5. crooner
  6. songstress
Noun
  • Until someone opens, say, the Maria Callas Ayurvedic Center, this will likely remain the world’s only hotel named after a long-dead opera singer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While Eddie and the singer famously had their disagreements, Roth paid tribute to his bandmate after the guitarist’s death.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of singer
Noun
  • How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Musicians including psych rocker Damon Krukowski and power pop songster Ted Leo have taken to X to blast out their support.
    — Caitlin Harrington, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023
Definition of songster
Noun
  • The four-piece lineup consisted of Krieger, drummer Ty Dennis, vocalist-bassist Dan Rothchild and keyboardist Ed Roth.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That filter was subsequently applied to shows frozen in 1993, 1994, 1995 and, last night, 1996, with frontman vocalist/guitarist Trey Anastasio wearing the correct attire from the period for every occasion.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 July 2026
Definition of vocalist
Noun
  • That kind of growth helps explain why your coworker, your neighbor and your group chat seem to be suddenly trading photos of warblers.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
  • The project isn’t far from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, a major tourist destination for the community and home for critters like the golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Definition of warbler
Noun
  • The Canadian crooner appeared on the latest episode of Hey Jonas!
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Definition of crooner
Noun
  • Miley Cyrus is a powerhouse singer that has multiple ties to the music industry, including her godmother, the iconic country songstress Dolly Parton.
    — Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • The songstress is renowned for her versatile voice, which moved seamlessly across genres throughout her decades-long career.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of songstress

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“Belter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belter. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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