Thesaurus results for CHANSONNIER

chansonnier

noun

Definition of chansonnier

as in singer

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Recent Examples of chansonnier Ziggy Stardust is on the top of the list and French chansonnier, Serge Gainsbourg, and Iggy Pop, and man, so many interesting and diverse artists that don’t define themselves by their sexuality. — Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 28 June 2024 No less instrumental in Minnelli’s development was French chansonnier Charles Aznavour, who taught her how to act a song, making every lyric come from the heart. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Danielle announced her new role in an Instagram video shared Thursday, reflecting on her relationship with her aunt and her plans to help preserve the singer's legacy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of singer

Noun

Each vocalist took a turn at the mic, though they could barely be heard over the crowd’s own singing.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Reba McEntire is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a multi-faceted vocalist, entertainer, actor, author and businesswoman—much like one of her country music forebears, Dolly Parton.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of vocalist

Noun

How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Musicians including psych rocker Damon Krukowski and power pop songster Ted Leo have taken to X to blast out their support.

— Caitlin Harrington, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023

Definition of songster

Noun

The fall 2026 collection from Taller Marmo turned back the clock with its designs, creating dresses and gowns inspired by film noir, Old Hollywood glamour and 1920s evening wear, a fit for her club-crooner aesthetic.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Wagoner, a country crooner known for his rhinestone suits, was a veteran hitmaker who gave Parton her big break by casting her on his show.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

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