lyrists

plural of lyrist

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Noun
  • Neruda, also a diplomat and politician, is considered one of the most important Latin American poets of the 20th century, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
    USA Today, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • These were translations of 19th-century poems by international poets from the 1940s.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The distinction is further underscored by the involvement of The Roots, whose co-founder and lead MC, Black Thought, is widely regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest lyricists.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • The film features original songs and score by composers/lyricists Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who are also collaborating on an upcoming stage musical produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door/The Carlson Company.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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“Lyrists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrists. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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