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
In addition to taking care of the celebrity attendees, Grayson and his team are responsible for all the dancers and singers performing at the Oscars, the number of which can vary year to year.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
If the Pitt fan’s clips keep circulating in the lead-up, student sections at tournament venues may start deploying solo singers as a deliberate tactic rather than relying on traditional noise-making.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
During a panel this week for skincare brand Aveeno, artist-activist-author Copeland, 43, weighed in on the Oscar nominee’s scandalous aside, which sparked backlash from dancers, opera singers and others last week.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
A lot of the singers sound the same.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
They will be joined by concert storyteller Robert John Hughes; guest singers Lauren Leigh Stucky, Draeh Jirnae and Calman Hart; and guest musicians Bob Sale, Tripp Sprague, Kevin Esposito, John Rekevics and Paul Seaforth.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The group, Orlando Singing Resistance, formed recently as part of a nationwide movement of singers that began in Minnesota during the federal surge there.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Same for my fellow industry panelists, who responded in kind to singers like Makiyah Mustiful, Abayomi Lewis, and Jordan McCullough for bringing the church to the stage.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Verdigris’ version also projects key moments from the movie behind the singers.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
If the Pitt fan’s clips keep circulating in the lead-up, student sections at tournament venues may start deploying solo singers as a deliberate tactic rather than relying on traditional noise-making.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
During a panel this week for skincare brand Aveeno, artist-activist-author Copeland, 43, weighed in on the Oscar nominee’s scandalous aside, which sparked backlash from dancers, opera singers and others last week.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
A lot of the singers sound the same.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
They will be joined by concert storyteller Robert John Hughes; guest singers Lauren Leigh Stucky, Draeh Jirnae and Calman Hart; and guest musicians Bob Sale, Tripp Sprague, Kevin Esposito, John Rekevics and Paul Seaforth.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The group, Orlando Singing Resistance, formed recently as part of a nationwide movement of singers that began in Minnesota during the federal surge there.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Same for my fellow industry panelists, who responded in kind to singers like Makiyah Mustiful, Abayomi Lewis, and Jordan McCullough for bringing the church to the stage.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Verdigris’ version also projects key moments from the movie behind the singers.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singers
Noun
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If the internet’s reaction is any indication, arenas across the country might soon have a few more aspiring vocalists in the stands, ready to belt out throwback hits when the pressure is at its peak.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The vocalists are the first group to ever collectively share the prize, which has been previously awarded to such stars as Doechii, Karol G, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its loudest voices are making evidence-free claims about COVID-19, climate change, and vaccines.—
Noubar Afeyan,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The voices captured on that wall belong not to emperors or senators, but to lovers, laborers, sports fans, and artists who left their marks in a corridor between two theaters, never imagining those marks would still be read 2,000 years later.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Singers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singers. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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