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
Appearing alongside a live band and several backup singers, the Nigerian singer offered an evocative rendition of the emotional ballad, off her most recent EP, Love Is a Kingdom.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Back in 2022, organizers put on the American Song Contest, which featured singers from all 50 states and hosts Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Where there hadn't been any beef between the singers before recording the song, a chasm formed between them as industry politics rubbed them the wrong way.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
The Korean variety format, adapted for a Thai cast that includes actors, singers and MCs, strips away the polished image Satur projects in his music and fashion work.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The Hillyards’ daughter sang for 12 years in the choir, which serves hundreds of youth singers in the East Bay.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adding to the festive environment in Gurnee was a group of singers from the Singing Resistance Movement led by Susan Heming.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Disciples of Soul were awesome; great horns and backup singers.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The realization that America might not need so many engineers, consultants, interior designers, doctors, and country singers in the future naturally follows.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Back in 2022, organizers put on the American Song Contest, which featured singers from all 50 states and hosts Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Where there hadn't been any beef between the singers before recording the song, a chasm formed between them as industry politics rubbed them the wrong way.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
The Korean variety format, adapted for a Thai cast that includes actors, singers and MCs, strips away the polished image Satur projects in his music and fashion work.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The Hillyards’ daughter sang for 12 years in the choir, which serves hundreds of youth singers in the East Bay.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adding to the festive environment in Gurnee was a group of singers from the Singing Resistance Movement led by Susan Heming.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Disciples of Soul were awesome; great horns and backup singers.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The realization that America might not need so many engineers, consultants, interior designers, doctors, and country singers in the future naturally follows.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singers
Noun
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Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Background vocalists are Sara Gallo, Polanco Jones and Kristina Leopold, with Tess Marshall, Brad Greer and Kyle Ramar Freeman as understudies.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Singers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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