as in singer
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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The event culminated with a performance by vocalist Noga Erez that switched the party gears into club mode, aided by dancing and dirty martinis.
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Carly Witteman, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
His father was a pianist, and Copeland, now eighty-two, trained as a classical vocalist from the age of fifteen.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The pro wrestler and lead vocalist of the hardcore band God’s Hate collaborated with artists and a printing company to release t-shirts raising money for the Minnesota Rights Action Committee.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
At one point, Melendrez asked famous Texas vocalist Vikki Carr to sing a song.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Carly Witteman, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
His father was a pianist, and Copeland, now eighty-two, trained as a classical vocalist from the age of fifteen.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The pro wrestler and lead vocalist of the hardcore band God’s Hate collaborated with artists and a printing company to release t-shirts raising money for the Minnesota Rights Action Committee.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
At one point, Melendrez asked famous Texas vocalist Vikki Carr to sing a song.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalist
singer
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The singer slowly made his way down the stage, stopping by La Casita, popularized during the singer’s recent world tour, and even witnessed a couple’s real wedding.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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In an appearance on Fox News, the Trump-supporting singer bashed the choice of Bunny, saying the performance was an insult to the MAGA movement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalist. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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