Thesaurus results for CHANSONNIER

chansonnier

noun

Definition of chansonnier

as in singer

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Recent Examples of chansonnier Ziggy Stardust is on the top of the list and French chansonnier, Serge Gainsbourg, and Iggy Pop, and man, so many interesting and diverse artists that don’t define themselves by their sexuality. — Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 28 June 2024 No less instrumental in Minnelli’s development was French chansonnier Charles Aznavour, who taught her how to act a song, making every lyric come from the heart. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Other commissions include a monument to honor Native voices, a sculpture of gospel singer and Civil Rights activist Mahalia Jackson, and a site to recognize the survivors who were tortured by the Chicago Police Department during the 1970s-1990s.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
In addition, Bridgers has served as a producer for various artists, such as folk country singer Christian Lee Hutson.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of singer

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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

Definition of vocalist

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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 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

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