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
  • In her monologue, Johnson, who split up with Coldplay singer Chris Martin and singer-songwriter Role Model since her last time hosting the show, makes a comparison to her newest film, Verity.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Townshend was born in West London in May 1945, just days before Germany’s surrender, to musical parents – his father a professional saxophonist and his mother a singer.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of singer
Noun
  • Now the northern yellow warbler and mangrove yellow warbler are two different species with different scientific names.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Some birds will pass through and continue on to the boreal forests of Canada; this warbler might be one of them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 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
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • More than 3,000 singers auditioned to be the lead vocalist for the group.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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