as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of composer
Directed by Chris Emile, music by composer and DJ Cody Perkins and designs by James Flemons.
—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Coffin reached out to Powell, one of the preeminent animation composers known for his scores for How to Train Your Dragon and Shrek, to work on his first Minions movie.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Harold Wheeler, a prolific and Tony-winning Broadway orchestrator, composer and conductor who for 17 seasons served as musical director for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, died following a lengthy illness Wednesday, June 24, at his home in Los Angeles.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Clayton-Thomas’ first album with the band, Blood, Sweat, and Tears (1968), included arrangements and songs by composer Erik Satie, Billie Holiday, Laura Nyro, Steve Winwood, and Berry Gordy Jr.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for composer
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Coffin reached out to Powell, one of the preeminent animation composers known for his scores for How to Train Your Dragon and Shrek, to work on his first Minions movie.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Harold Wheeler, a prolific and Tony-winning Broadway orchestrator, composer and conductor who for 17 seasons served as musical director for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, died following a lengthy illness Wednesday, June 24, at his home in Los Angeles.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Clayton-Thomas’ first album with the band, Blood, Sweat, and Tears (1968), included arrangements and songs by composer Erik Satie, Billie Holiday, Laura Nyro, Steve Winwood, and Berry Gordy Jr.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for composer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composer
musician
Noun
-
The annual awards show celebrates writers, musicians, filmmakers and more, honoring and uplifting Black culture.
-
In a now-viral interaction, a Southwest Airlines gate agent called sheriff’s deputies after a local musician attempted to bring her guitar on a flight from Sacramento International Airport on Thursday evening.
Cite this Entry
“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
