as in musicians
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Recent Examples of composers
While Egypt is known for its movies and Lebanon for its pop singers and composers, Syria's TV series have for decades been seen as the gold standard in the region.
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ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Zimmer is widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers alive today and one of the greatest of all time.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Bleeding Fingers Music is an Emmy Award-winning collective of diverse composers who create original film, television, and multimedia scores.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Iñárritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki shot a piece on this major work that will be screened at Walt Disney Concert Hall on March 7, alongside a special concert put together by Gustavo Dudamel and Gabriela Ortiz, and featuring several guest composers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The same five composers are nominated at the upcoming Academy Awards (March 1), the first time in 14 years that the two awards shows have shared the exact same nominees.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026
Ibragimova and Nehaniv believe their work may help composers with conceptualizing new music possibilities, as well as pave the way for new methods of songwriting and research.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most successful composers and producers in the history of musical theater, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals on May 30 at the company’s 2026 Gala & Auction at the New Haven Lawn Club.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Ko’s work in new music included collaboration with composers such as Roger Reynolds, Adam Zukerman, Douglas Osmun and Anqi Liu in the creation and premiere of new solo cello works.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Zimmer is widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers alive today and one of the greatest of all time.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Bleeding Fingers Music is an Emmy Award-winning collective of diverse composers who create original film, television, and multimedia scores.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Iñárritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki shot a piece on this major work that will be screened at Walt Disney Concert Hall on March 7, alongside a special concert put together by Gustavo Dudamel and Gabriela Ortiz, and featuring several guest composers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The same five composers are nominated at the upcoming Academy Awards (March 1), the first time in 14 years that the two awards shows have shared the exact same nominees.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026
Ibragimova and Nehaniv believe their work may help composers with conceptualizing new music possibilities, as well as pave the way for new methods of songwriting and research.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most successful composers and producers in the history of musical theater, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals on May 30 at the company’s 2026 Gala & Auction at the New Haven Lawn Club.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Ko’s work in new music included collaboration with composers such as Roger Reynolds, Adam Zukerman, Douglas Osmun and Anqi Liu in the creation and premiere of new solo cello works.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composers
musicians
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While there’s no date on when a new album may arrive, or even when the musicians will enter the studio, the Highwomen are confirmed for at least one appearance.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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This adaptation of the Grammy-winning album brings together musicians, actors and dancers from around the globe.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Composers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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