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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
Her artistry expands far beyond her discography, and has had lasting impacts on the Arabic music industry, particularly for Arab women singers.
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Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
The two singers bonded over motherhood and music.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The driver, transporting 51 passengers — almost all young high school choir singers — pulled off of the highway and came to a stop, a noteworthy detail given the events that unfolded soon after.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto's BMO Field will have entertainment by singers Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Elyanna and Vegedream, along with DJ Sanjoy.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Based in Hyde Park, Chicago Chorale’s singers come from all over the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
These include Canadian singers Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara, who are signed up and expected to star at Canada’s first group stage match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 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
Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
The two singers bonded over motherhood and music.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The driver, transporting 51 passengers — almost all young high school choir singers — pulled off of the highway and came to a stop, a noteworthy detail given the events that unfolded soon after.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto's BMO Field will have entertainment by singers Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Elyanna and Vegedream, along with DJ Sanjoy.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Based in Hyde Park, Chicago Chorale’s singers come from all over the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
These include Canadian singers Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara, who are signed up and expected to star at Canada’s first group stage match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singers
Noun
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The conversation winds down with tales of Adele and Dolly Parton, rhetorical questions about whether record labels actually know how to develop artists as well as Perry’s list of her top five favorite vocalists of all time.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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She’s raised several generations of vocalists through her eternal art.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Influential voices on the right, opposed to American involvement in Iran, continue to accuse Israel of manipulating America to do its bidding in the Middle East, echoing the age-old antisemitic trope of Jews pulling the strings of global politics.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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“Singers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singers. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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