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as in instrumentalists
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composers
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 musicians
The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.
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Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Two struggling male musicians witness a mob murder and flee by disguising themselves as women in an all-female jazz band.
—Rick Mauch
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The Hidden City Sounds is a concert series showcasing local musicians.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
No matter where items are sold, the musicians are the best purveyors of their items.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
These were barn dance musicians, hired to make life better for a few hours and, as a bonus, long into the future to come.
—Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The service also featured the Grace Notes Community Choir, a group of church musicians in the Artesia, Bellflower, and Cerritos areas led by pianist and organist Faith Rietveld and accompanied by Juan-Carlos Lora.
—Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
By March, the space had grown into a community hub for musicians, comedians, motorcycle enthusiasts and neighborhood regulars.
—Michael Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Gadson began rubbing shoulders with famous musicians here, backing up singers who came to Kansas City on tour, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke among them.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Two struggling male musicians witness a mob murder and flee by disguising themselves as women in an all-female jazz band.
—Rick Mauch
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The Hidden City Sounds is a concert series showcasing local musicians.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
No matter where items are sold, the musicians are the best purveyors of their items.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
These were barn dance musicians, hired to make life better for a few hours and, as a bonus, long into the future to come.
—Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The service also featured the Grace Notes Community Choir, a group of church musicians in the Artesia, Bellflower, and Cerritos areas led by pianist and organist Faith Rietveld and accompanied by Juan-Carlos Lora.
—Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
By March, the space had grown into a community hub for musicians, comedians, motorcycle enthusiasts and neighborhood regulars.
—Michael Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Gadson began rubbing shoulders with famous musicians here, backing up singers who came to Kansas City on tour, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke among them.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musicians
Noun
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Community members of all ages are invited to participate as soloists, duets, small groups or instrumentalists.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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In 1973, Dmitri Shostakovich, one of the most famous 20th-century Russian composers, came to Evanston to receive an honorary degree from Northwestern.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Satriani and Vai have sustained their respective careers as forward-looking, envelope-shredding solo artists, composers and band leaders since the 1980s.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The pocket museum has also served as a proving ground for local artists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Musicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musicians. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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