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lyrists

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plural of lyrist

as in rhymesters

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But the group had learned of the Phantom Orchestra, a group in Tbilisi, the capital of what is now Georgia, composed of musicians, poets and activists who had been barred from leaving the Soviet Union.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Before scientists formulated their research, poets and naturalists had fathomed features of this intelligence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

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The remaining 11 were co-writes with some of Nashville’s brightest lyricists.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
The distinction is further underscored by the involvement of The Roots, whose co-founder and lead MC, Black Thought, is widely regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest lyricists.

— Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

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