crooner

noun

Definition of croonernext
as in singer

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Recent Examples of crooner 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 This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track. — Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 The talented crooner is the current face of eight brand campaigns. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The crooner bought the Colonial Revival residence for his late wife, Shirley, and their four daughters in 1960 for just $159,000. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crooner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crooner
  1. singer
  2. warbler
  3. belter
  4. vocalist
  5. songster
Noun
  • The singer explained that juggling the needs of her children was a huge challenge, especially given their differing ages.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The supporting cast includes Tony nominee Colton Ryan, Tony winner Bonnie Milligan, singer-song-writer Halle Bailey, and stage legend and two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of singer
Noun
  • That kind of growth helps explain why your coworker, your neighbor and your group chat seem to be suddenly trading photos of warblers.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
  • The project isn’t far from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, a major tourist destination for the community and home for critters like the golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Definition of warbler
Noun
  • And barring a pole position in Canada, Russell faded into the background as Antonelli went on a belter, securing five consecutive grand prix victories and four pole positions.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2026
  • Loesser’s score is ambitious and diverse, with a discordant duet by Joe and Rosabella, lively Neapolitan-style songs by the Italian vineyeard workers, a beautifully harmonized barbershop quartet and some classic Broadway belter songs.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Definition of belter
Noun
  • Wilson got her start in music in childhood and rose to become one of the most prominent jazz vocalists of the 1990s, the Mississippi Blues Commission and Blue Note Records, her former label, noted.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocalist
Noun
  • 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

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“Crooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crooner. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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