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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
Now, thanks to clever usage from a rising hip-hop musician, the track becomes a commercial success again in the United Kingdom, while a separate related version also debuts on multiple tallies at the same time.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Caroline Black, the owner of Evelie Bridal Boutiques in London, helped the musician find her perfect dress.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Local musicians will perform live entertainment.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
At the 2025 Emmy Awards, the musician and White Lotus star channeled the Wicked witch with an otherworldly pink manicure and matching fairytale gown, looking like an IRL princess come to life on the red carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Caroline Black, the owner of Evelie Bridal Boutiques in London, helped the musician find her perfect dress.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Local musicians will perform live entertainment.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
At the 2025 Emmy Awards, the musician and White Lotus star channeled the Wicked witch with an otherworldly pink manicure and matching fairytale gown, looking like an IRL princess come to life on the red carpet.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
Noun
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Skeptical in the sense that TOOL are four members, and despite Keenan’s eagerness to put out more TOOL music soon, the band’s instrumentalists have to be on the same page as well.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There may have been better singers, dancers, instrumentalists, performers and visual artists — but absolutely no one combined those talents as vividly as Prince did.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Of the 13, only composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer won an Emmy for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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From 1947 to 1954, Jenkins hosted summer music conferences in Steinhall, which brought together top composers and teachers to discuss music composition, materials, and new music trends.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Guided in part by virtual world building sessions hosted by the organization in which the public was invited to imagine a future where reparations as a policy has already happened and given way to a culture of repair, six leading Afrofuturist artists envision 2165 Earth.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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