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Pied piper of contemporary design The Big Question I’m finally ready to pull the trigger and start renovating all of my houses—we’ve got properties in Aspen, the Hamptons, and Palm Beach.
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The Editors, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
Splendid orange animal piper on the label of this 14% alcohol wine that includes piqued and piquant aromas of blue fruit, vanilla, orange peels, wet granite, fern glen, soda lime and flint.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The Bruins are paying the piper for trading four first-round picks — part of the costs of acquiring Nash, Ondrej Kase, Lindholm and Orlov — in the last seven years and falling short on their other selections.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
With bo la lot, seasoned ground beef is rolled in piper sarmentosum, also colloquially known as wild betel leaves, which have an herbal and peppery flavor when cooked.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
Splendid orange animal piper on the label of this 14% alcohol wine that includes piqued and piquant aromas of blue fruit, vanilla, orange peels, wet granite, fern glen, soda lime and flint.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The Bruins are paying the piper for trading four first-round picks — part of the costs of acquiring Nash, Ondrej Kase, Lindholm and Orlov — in the last seven years and falling short on their other selections.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
With bo la lot, seasoned ground beef is rolled in piper sarmentosum, also colloquially known as wild betel leaves, which have an herbal and peppery flavor when cooked.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piper
Noun
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The episode explores Freeman's passion for his role and the unique experience of being a sports organist.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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According to longtime team organist Nancy Faust, a few sisters even sat near her on the infamous Disco Demolition Night.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Surrounded by Quintana, drummer Joe Cuba, vocalist Cheo Feliciano, and Cuban master Cachao on upright bass, Champagne was a commercial and artistic triumph.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Actor Jeff Goldblum is also a jazz pianist with a band called the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In the early '50s, Jordan moved to New York and married Duke Jordan, who was a pianist for Parker's band.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Aaron Diaz, trumpeter and bandleader for Bostin’ Brass, points to Osbourne’s eventual rise from Aston youth to globally-renowned musician as a mirror of the city’s own evolution.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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Advertisement Like Makeba, trumpeter Hugh Masekela was also considered persona non grata by the apartheid regime, which viewed artistic expression by Black people as an act of violence.—
Time,
Time,
29 July 2025
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The event lineup includes flutist Alexander Zonjic, pianist Rick Roe, bassist and bandleader Paul Keller and vocalist Penny Wells.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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Style came mainly from soloists — especially the principal flutist Robert Langevin’s shapely contributions — and from the New York Philharmonic Chorus, directed by Malcolm J. Merriweather, which leaned into Ravel’s rich tonal colors.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The singer/flautist, however, has long been vocal in her support for her LGBTQ fans, and in 2023, her brand Yitty unveiled a line of gender-affirming shapewear.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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The musician, who rose to fame on the arm of quick-witted bars, released back-to-back flute albums in 2023, surprising fans and critics alike who were impressed by his skills as a flautist.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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The Black Sabbath frontman and soloist died of a heart attack on July 22 at age 76.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne passed away unexpectedly on July 22, just weeks after taking to the stage for the final time, both as a soloist and as a member of Black Sabbath.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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The performance was recorded during John’s 1977 shows at London’s Rainbow Theatre with percussionist Ray Cooper, and the set captures the star in his mid-’70s prime.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Piper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piper. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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