as in singers
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalists
Samara Joy This Bronx native, who is still a month shy of turning 26, has quickly become one of the most accomplished vocalists in all of jazz today.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Guests can also anticipate nightly live entertainment from a rotating roster of pianists and vocalists.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Emilio and Milton are both vocalists, and their older brother, Mike, serves as the band’s producer.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Her unique position as a contemporary violinist also sets her apart in an industry landscape often dominated by vocalists, rappers, and producers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
And in fact the four women vocalists have formed their own group, and call themselves Marshall Gilmour Webbs, and have been doing some club dates here in England.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025
The students who discover it share a karaoke microphone with veteran vocalists and beers out of large buckets.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
All four of Huntr/x’s songs – the girl group created for the film – also name three vocalists—Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Featuring four powerhouse vocalists backed by a stellar band, Marrakesh Express creates a concert experience that’s both nostalgic and fresh.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Guests can also anticipate nightly live entertainment from a rotating roster of pianists and vocalists.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Emilio and Milton are both vocalists, and their older brother, Mike, serves as the band’s producer.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Her unique position as a contemporary violinist also sets her apart in an industry landscape often dominated by vocalists, rappers, and producers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
And in fact the four women vocalists have formed their own group, and call themselves Marshall Gilmour Webbs, and have been doing some club dates here in England.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025
The students who discover it share a karaoke microphone with veteran vocalists and beers out of large buckets.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
All four of Huntr/x’s songs – the girl group created for the film – also name three vocalists—Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Featuring four powerhouse vocalists backed by a stellar band, Marrakesh Express creates a concert experience that’s both nostalgic and fresh.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalists
singers
Noun
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The two singers were part of Woodstock's 1969 lineup.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift's Eras Tour dancers, bandmates and backup singers make cameos.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Vocalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalists. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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