Thesaurus results for COMPOSER

composer

noun

kəm-ˈpō-zər

as in musician

a person who writes musical compositions a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas

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Recent Examples of composer Following his death, fellow composers shared tributes, including Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary. —

Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 The series follows the composer’s arrival in late-18th-century Vienna and Salieri’s decade-long fixation on him, as admiration curdles into obsession. —

Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Mozart’s missus, Constanze (Gabrielle Creevy), is a much bigger presence here than before, extending into scenes set after the composer’s death. —

Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026 First, Gibson is a self-confident if nerdy music therapist — and a wannabe pop composer — as George. —

Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for composer

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musician

Noun

The musician, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of Control earlier this year, delivered a powerful acceptance speech following her induction by Jimmy Jam, who along with Terry Lewisproduced Rhythm Nation.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Wilson, the Memphis musician who is Black, was less distraught by the carving up of his neighborhood for partisan purposes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026