crooner

noun

Definition of croonernext
as in singer

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Recent Examples of crooner 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 Dreesen and Sinatra traveled 45 to 50 cities a year together, and the comedian said the crooner became like a father to him. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 The country crooner from North Carolina beat out Lauren Alaina in the season finale, having previously lasted longer in the competition than such performers as Pia Toscano, Haley Reinhart, and Casey Abrams. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 Throngs of fans are expected to turn out at festivals that include pop-rock band Maná and Mexican crooner Alejandro Fernández, allowing money to trickle through to small businesses. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • Like its video, the song is a misdirect, its melancholic tone undercut by the swagger of its vocalist.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lead vocalist Maurice began his career as a drummer and session musician, working with artists like Etta James and the Ramsey Lewis Trio.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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