as in singer
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalist
The evolution suits Shook, who has turned themself into a much more nuanced vocalist over the years.
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Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 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.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
This phenomenal vocalist has been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
24 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.
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Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 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
This phenomenal vocalist has been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
24 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalist
singer
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Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, and his wife, Kylie Kelce, are expected to attend, as are fellow NFL star George Kittle and actor-singer Suki Waterhouse.
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Drones and water choreography, acrobats, and a floating pianist paired with over-the-top performances by Leona Lewis and opera singer Joseph Calleja transformed the night into a spectacle.
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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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