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Recent Examples of busker
His story, from New York City busker to his felony conviction for running drugs to a full-scale breakthrough over the past five years, runs parallel to that of McLane.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Mike Yung is here, New York City subway busker.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Mike Yung is here, New York City subway busker.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for busker
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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Left-back Douglas Santos has never been a top-class performer.
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The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011.
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking everyday scenarios.
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The trouper from Chicago who played Olivia was now throwing fits about rehearsing with an intern.
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Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.
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“Busker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/busker. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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