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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
The roster is made up of firefighters, actors, IT managers, teachers, musicians and photographers.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Using his Instagram broadcast channel, the Mexican musician played down the lyric that references him.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Co-directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos, the musicians are seen in the video performing in front of a vintage Catholic church, golden hour lighting them like a painting, before transitioning into a wedding scene.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2026
Police in Concord, New Hampshire, arrested the son of musicians Cher and Gregg Allman on assault charges.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Using his Instagram broadcast channel, the Mexican musician played down the lyric that references him.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Co-directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos, the musicians are seen in the video performing in front of a vintage Catholic church, golden hour lighting them like a painting, before transitioning into a wedding scene.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2026
Police in Concord, New Hampshire, arrested the son of musicians Cher and Gregg Allman on assault charges.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
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The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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Among thrash metal’s Big Four, which includes Metallica, Megadeth Slayer, and Anthrax, Megadeth have always stood out for having superb instrumentalists throughout its career.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the video, Spencer, a composer, plays keyboard and guitar and sings in a gorgeous tenor that reaches effortlessly to falsetto.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jonno Johnson Jonno (Daran Johnson) is a writer, comedian and composer, one third of sketch group SHEEPS.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Devitt serves what insiders argue is the city’s best pint of Guinness from its upstairs bar, where traditional Irish music sessions by local artists run every night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Kate Hudson Kate Hudson could not have looked more radiant thanks to an anything-but-matte, monochromatic, light pink makeup look by makeup artist Tonya Brewer.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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