as in poet
a person who writes lyrics and especially the words of a song
The widely acclaimed lyricist has penned many of pop music's most famous songs.
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Recent Examples of lyricist
The show was created by composer Joe Kinosian and lyricist Kellen Blair, who co-wrote its book.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
The film features original songs and score by composers/lyricists Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who are also collaborating on an upcoming stage musical produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door/The Carlson Company.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Elton's lyricist Bernie Taupin had rewritten the song, which was about Marilyn Monroe, with new lyrics about Princess Diana.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
This new musical by playwright/lyricist Ali Viterbi and composer/lyricist Toby Singer tells the true stories of two Hungarian Jews in Budapest during World War II.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
The film features original songs and score by composers/lyricists Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who are also collaborating on an upcoming stage musical produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door/The Carlson Company.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Elton's lyricist Bernie Taupin had rewritten the song, which was about Marilyn Monroe, with new lyrics about Princess Diana.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
This new musical by playwright/lyricist Ali Viterbi and composer/lyricist Toby Singer tells the true stories of two Hungarian Jews in Budapest during World War II.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gardone Riviera itself is worth a wander, with the eccentric Vittoriale degli Italiani, the former estate of the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, a short walk from the hotel.
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On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
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Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
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The evening’s music director was producer and composer Cheche Alara.
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For songwriter, guitarist and music scholar Jon Spencer, live performance remains a crucial outlet.
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His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry as dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paid homage to the famed record executive.
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyricist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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