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 This time, renowned singer and performer Natalie Amaya will join this Northern California tribute band on stage. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 That’s usually restricted to the playing field, but Chiefs Kingdom was poised to hear rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods performs as a singer. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Just In Time stars Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable life took him from teen idol to global sensation, inspiring generations of performers who followed. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 But the singer has recently been spotted since her wedding, and the latest came at someone else’s wedding, ironically. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singer
  1. vocalist
  2. voice
Noun
  • In addition to the growing tensions between him and his two bandmates, the vocalist also wanted to focus on other projects.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 27-year-old main rapper and sub-vocalist confirmed her decision on Instagram, concluding 14 years with JYP since joining as a trainee.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocalist
Noun
  • Josh Stevens was the lone voice supporting the projects that have come nationally under scrutiny for noise and pressure on public water and energy systems.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice

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“Singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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