as in vocalists
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 singers
Raitt recently named Carlile as one of the greatest living American songwriters, in a New York Times piece where notable singers and writers were asked to add their own picks for that honor, as a sidebar to an official Times critics’ list.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
Held at Nubeluz by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, the rooftop cocktail bar, known for its 270-degree views of the New York City skyline, was filled with actors, singers, supermodels, stylists and more sipping spirits and celebrating Monday’s forthcoming Met Gala.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
From season 22's Emmy Russell — the granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn — to season 6 winner Jordin Sparks — whose father played in the NFL — several singers have stepped onto the American Idol stage with famous family ties.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
His earliest musical influences were the swooning Motown singers of the ‘50s and ‘60s, including Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Yet the show’s four singers each impress in their own way.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Guests arrived to the sprawling location welcomed by greeters in traditional garb on horseback and a female group of traditional singers.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
When totaled, the fifth Boston New Works Festival will draw on the talents of well over a hundred local writers, actors, singers, directors, designers, and theater artists of all kinds.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Three Texas mariachi brothers — who were recently detained and released by ICE — are set to open for one of the biggest country singers at her shows in the Lone Star state.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
Held at Nubeluz by José Andrés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, the rooftop cocktail bar, known for its 270-degree views of the New York City skyline, was filled with actors, singers, supermodels, stylists and more sipping spirits and celebrating Monday’s forthcoming Met Gala.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
From season 22's Emmy Russell — the granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn — to season 6 winner Jordin Sparks — whose father played in the NFL — several singers have stepped onto the American Idol stage with famous family ties.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
His earliest musical influences were the swooning Motown singers of the ‘50s and ‘60s, including Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Yet the show’s four singers each impress in their own way.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Guests arrived to the sprawling location welcomed by greeters in traditional garb on horseback and a female group of traditional singers.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
When totaled, the fifth Boston New Works Festival will draw on the talents of well over a hundred local writers, actors, singers, directors, designers, and theater artists of all kinds.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Three Texas mariachi brothers — who were recently detained and released by ICE — are set to open for one of the biggest country singers at her shows in the Lone Star state.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singers
Noun
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The lush harmonies of the arrangement, featuring Puth’s voice stacked with those of his three backing vocalists, closed out that number.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In January, the platform released an album touting its music possibilities, populating the tracklist with an assortment of cloned vocalists, including Liza Minelli.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No sound of voices, horns, tires.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Singers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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