vocalizer

noun

Definition of vocalizernext
as in singer
one who sings a critic who disdains many of today's pop singers as mere vocalizers with little artistry

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  1. singer
  2. voice
  3. vocalist
Noun
  • The singer explained that juggling the needs of her children was a huge challenge, especially given their differing ages.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The supporting cast includes Tony nominee Colton Ryan, Tony winner Bonnie Milligan, singer-song-writer Halle Bailey, and stage legend and two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of singer
Noun
  • If not a Bible then pamphlets, concern, real or not, in their voices.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence makes manipulating images, voices and video easier than ever.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • Wilson got her start in music in childhood and rose to become one of the most prominent jazz vocalists of the 1990s, the Mississippi Blues Commission and Blue Note Records, her former label, noted.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocalist
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“Vocalizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalizer. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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