singer

noun

ˈsiŋ-ər How to pronounce singer (audio)
Definition of singernext
as in vocalist
one who sings a famous opera singer will be performing at the gala opening of the arts center

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Recent Examples of singer Tejano singer Bobby Pulido is trying to flip a Texas congressional seat in a district Trump won by 18 points in 2024. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The singer wore a sharp, black wool palladium tuxedo jacket featuring a long, relaxed double-breasted silhouette with hollow shoulder construction and peak lapels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Still, even that isn’t set in stone… there are some writers that don’t mind a singer. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 The song — the singer/guitarist’s first solo release since his 2021 Sob Rock album — is the first effort under Mayer’s new deal with Mercury Records for his Sob Rock Records imprint. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for singer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singer
  1. vocalist
  2. voice
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
  • On the greatest album of all time, her voice is less affected yet further out of reach, persistently clouded by AutoTune and sometimes submerged under the beats, so only her sibilants break the surface.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Creators know what their audiences respond to, so give them a voice in the idea, message and execution from the start.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of voice

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

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