composer

noun

kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
Definition of composernext
as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas

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Recent Examples of composer Curtis introduced the evening’s first presenter, Robert Rodriguez, who presented legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter with the Luminary Award. — Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026 The event honored Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and filmmaker-composer John Carpenter. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2026 Nearly fifty years later, Impromptu (1991) retold the story as wry, knowing rom-com, this time with Judy Davis as the capering novelist and Hugh Grant as the winsome composer. — Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Here are four takeaways from an event that proved composers needn’t play solo. — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for composer
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musician
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  • The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The musician’s footwear choice is a common one, often seen with classic black and white suiting moments.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of musician

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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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