singer

noun

ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
Definition of singernext
as in vocalist
one who sings a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

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Recent Examples of singer The Puerto Rican rapper and singer received his Emmy as both a performer and a producer. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 The singer and her two daughters share the same middle name, Princess. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 From congressional leaders, musical acts to even singer Lainey Wilson, everyone was headed to Baton Rouge for the party that will take place under the lights tonight in Death Valley. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Cruz surfaces in it as a bawdy cabaret singer, a role the size of a cameo that critics off the Croisette and now here at Telluride have already tagged a scene-stealer. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singer
  1. vocalist
  2. voice
Noun
  • Wilson got her start in music in childhood and rose to become one of the most prominent jazz vocalists of the 1990s, the Mississippi Blues Commission and Blue Note Records, her former label, noted.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocalist
Noun
  • The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The social media company on Thursday announced several new comment features that will allow people to leave voice messages, vote in polls and share multiple photos under videos.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of voice

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“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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