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
  • In the lawsuit, reviewed by Rolling Stone, Goulding claimed that TaP Management’s founders Ben Mawson and Ed Millett had frequently pushed the singer to work with Live Nation, while never disclosing that the company was a subsidiary of Live Nation.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The singer also announced pledges of $500,000 each from Global Citizen and Live Nation toward the cause.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of singer
Noun
  • Trump said Leavitt will remain a close adviser and influential voice within the Republican Party after her departure.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Zeman is a consistently strong voice for higher teacher salaries.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • Lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Coleman grew up in a small town southwest of Chicago and began playing guitar while in high school.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The iconic vocalist was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune neurological disorder in 2022.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocalist
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“Vocalizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalizer. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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