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vocalist

noun

ˈvō-kə-list

Definition of vocalist

as in singer

one who sings hired a vocalist for their jazz band

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Recent Examples of vocalist Over the decades, jazz has been a unifying force — with Black and white musicians sharing stages, and female vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald becoming icons of independence. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026 One of the most recognizable and distinctive vocalists of the classic rock era, Clayton-Thomas left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of the 1960s and ’70s. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 June 2026 Bisquiteen Studio, There Near finds Mascis, bassist/vocalist Lou Barlow and drummer Murph joined on a handful of tracks by local pianist/organist Ken Mauri. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026 Fleetwood Mac originated as a British blues band seven years before Nicks and her boyfriend, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, joined the group, which already had a phenomenal female vocalist — the sublime Christine Perfect McVie. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocalist

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The Grammy-winning singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s looks were created in Dior’s ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Dior confirmed.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 July 2026
The singer’s private jet landed at Connecticut’s Groton-New London Airport on Saturday afternoon.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

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