How to Use songstress in a Sentence

songstress

noun
  • The songstress did not want to leave her fate in the hands of the court.
    — Rose Barraza, ELLE Decor, 20 Mar. 2017
  • But times have changed, and voters won’t go easy on the songstress this go-round.
    — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Honor our bravest and tribute the songstress with this catchy tune.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2021
  • The bottle cap flew off and the songstress smiled, then walked offscreen.
    — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 7 July 2019
  • Now, the Hip-Hop songstress has a few thoughts of her own to share.
    — Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The now very famous songstress is happy in her career and is very much in love.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021
  • The soulful songstress recalls penning the record about three years ago.
    — Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The 46-year-old songstress can sing, dance, and write books—among many, many other things.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
  • The former Destiny's Child songstress is no stranger to the screen.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Take after the songstress and pair it with platform heels for a baby shower or night out.
    — Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Then, the week before the finale, a final few more clues pointed to the songstress.
    — Leah Rocketto, Woman's Day, 21 May 2020
  • The flame-haired British songstress has always been something of a pop anomaly.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 28 June 2018
  • Through the lyrics, the R&B songstress tries to organize her thoughts.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2020
  • The songstress' red carpet and day-to-day wardrobe is nothing shy of perfection.
    — Lindsey Desimone, ELLE Decor, 31 July 2015
  • Earlier this year, the legendary songstress asked her fans not to stream or buy any of her music.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Sep. 2021
  • News that the songstress, 38, was nearly featured on the soundtrack.
    — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The songstress ended the post with a sweet message directed to her husband.
    — Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Since the gown spoke for itself, the songstress kept her accessories to a minimum.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Feb. 2018
  • All the buzz also adds to the stirrings of the songstress's upcoming music.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2022
  • Aaliyah's fans know her younger brother, Rashad Haughton, almost just as well as the late songstress.
    — refinery29.com, 7 June 2018
  • The two songstresses are longtime friends and have performed several duets over the years.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The songstress was in junior high and still known by her real name, Annie Clark.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2017
  • Who would want to compete with a powerful songstress like Houston?
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Cutouts or short silhouettes are a go-to for the Grammy-winning songstress.
    — Mikelle Street, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
  • And customizing some of the looks in a shade of auburn could give nod to the original songstress’ version.
    — Danielle Gilliard, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025
  • British soul pop singer Gabrielle and country-pop songstress Kacey Musgraves.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022
  • But at the haute couture shows in Paris this week, the songstress is looking for more than just gowns on the runways.
    — Booth Moore, Billboard, 7 July 2017
  • The Xscape songstress did not disclose the reason for the couple's split.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Though the songstress might've moved on from her small town roots, Brownsville retains a lot of pride for Turner.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 26 May 2023
  • The songstress waved to the camera in a flowy yellow dress as a member of the stage crew pushed her wheelchair around backstage.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 July 2023

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