lyrists

Definition of lyristsnext
plural of lyrist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrists
Noun
  • Also on Friday, the center hosts a Voces del Campo Poetry Party, celebrating new books by acclaimed Latinx poets Mayra Flores and Cristal Gonzalez.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Witty, imaginative, and brushed with a whisper of melancholy, Blue Moon is a perceptive portrait of one of the 20th century’s finest lyricists.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Dec. 2025
  • The Songwriters Hall of Fame, founded in 1969, honors lyricists and composers whose work represents a lasting influence on the music industry.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Lyrists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrists. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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