as in poet
a person who writes lyrics and especially the words of a song
The widely acclaimed lyricist has penned many of pop music's most famous songs.
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Recent Examples of lyricist
The film in question seeks to understand Lorenz Hart, the great American lyricist who — alongside composer Richard Rodgers — is responsible for countless classics to be found in the great American songbook.
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David Opie, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Performances for the musical from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice will begin Aug. 1 at the famed Los Angeles venue and run through Aug. 3.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Everyone says that Steve was the greatest lyricist, but he’s also written some of the greatest, catchiest songs that have ever been written for the musical theater.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
In an interview with Bootleg Kev, the veteran lyricist recalled his adventures on the road with Pun and the Terror Squad, who were known for being unruly and willing to settle any altercation, physically or otherwise.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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David Opie, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Performances for the musical from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice will begin Aug. 1 at the famed Los Angeles venue and run through Aug. 3.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Everyone says that Steve was the greatest lyricist, but he’s also written some of the greatest, catchiest songs that have ever been written for the musical theater.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
In an interview with Bootleg Kev, the veteran lyricist recalled his adventures on the road with Pun and the Terror Squad, who were known for being unruly and willing to settle any altercation, physically or otherwise.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyricist
Noun
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Interestingly, many of the elementary schools built here from 1886-1891 were named for poets, including John Greenleaf Whittier.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Returning to these communities’ intimate relationship with sand can provide a powerful new perspective on urban development, according to poet and literary critic Joanne Leow.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Mar. 2025
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What to expect: Charlotte Symphony will perform work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams in a 360-degree spatial audio experience.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Foster, 75, is a 16-time Grammy-winning composer and producer who has worked with Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, and many others.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also, before every show, there’s an authentic open mic where songwriters can sign up to perform for five minutes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of the awards ceremony, A.G. Cook — who executive produced Charli's Brat LP — won the BRITs producer of the year award, while Charli won songwriter of the year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyricist. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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