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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
Combs' recent bout of legal troubles began in November 2023, when Ventura sued the musician, alleging rape and physical abuse.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Throughout his career, the musician has released 40 studio albums, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Meanwhile, Charles – who has shared stages with musicians such as Jenny Lewis — will be playing in the U.K. and the Netherlands starting next month, with more dates to follow.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The group of crack musicians, which included several players who have recorded with our toured with the four star honorees, also backed up two singers who took turns in the spotlight at the event.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Throughout his career, the musician has released 40 studio albums, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Meanwhile, Charles – who has shared stages with musicians such as Jenny Lewis — will be playing in the U.K. and the Netherlands starting next month, with more dates to follow.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The group of crack musicians, which included several players who have recorded with our toured with the four star honorees, also backed up two singers who took turns in the spotlight at the event.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
Noun
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Producers can skip the studio to work on their devices at home, commissioning instrumentalists and beat makers who live time zones away.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Shortly after the Stones was founded in 1962 by Jagger and Richards, alongside instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts, the band began to skyrocket to fame.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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The cellist and composer, 36, makes music out of noise others might wish to tune out: turn-signal clicks, a far-off tornado siren test, the hums of refrigerators.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The family of the late record producer and composer is selling his longtime residence in the coveted Lower Bel Air enclave of Los Angeles for $60 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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The film features extensive practical effects led by special effects artists Mitch Branget and Sebastien Gaspar-Woods.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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On colorful plinths made by Sarabande artist Adam, the brand showcased their special edition of Vintage 2015 in tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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