as in singer
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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As a solo singer-songwriter and as YOASOBI’s vocalist ikura, Lilas maintains a presence on the global stage while showing no sign of slowing her creative stride.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit's competitions are open to junior, intermediate and advanced levels for instrumentalists, vocalists, duets and chamber ensembles.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 20 Jan. 2026
The trio went through a series of group names — including Schwampy Moose and later, Farm — before they were officially cemented as Midnight Oil, with the addition of frontman vocalist Peter Garrett in 1973, and guitarist Martin Rotsey, who joined in 1977.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
The vocalist also recorded additional vocals not on the original track.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit's competitions are open to junior, intermediate and advanced levels for instrumentalists, vocalists, duets and chamber ensembles.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 20 Jan. 2026
The trio went through a series of group names — including Schwampy Moose and later, Farm — before they were officially cemented as Midnight Oil, with the addition of frontman vocalist Peter Garrett in 1973, and guitarist Martin Rotsey, who joined in 1977.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
The vocalist also recorded additional vocals not on the original track.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalist
singer
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The two team captains for the game are Latin superstar singer J Balvin and YouTube creator and comedian Druski.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Take Chanel’s spring 2026 couture collection, where both singer Gracie Abrams and actor Penélope Cruz have debuted new ‘dos.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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