as in singers
one who sings
hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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Recent Examples of vocalists
The paths of two of the most exciting young vocalists in jazz keep converging in interesting places.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Not the musical theater version of the Green Day album, but the original album recreated in its entirety sung by multiple vocalists and a live band.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Nearly six months later in December of that year, singer Charles Shaw came forward as one of the real vocalists behind Milli Vanilli’s music, per Entertainment Weekly.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
This has been the place where we have been allowed to shine as vocalists.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
When the song builds to the chorus, the Boss is joined by female vocalists.
—Jon Bream, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
The girl group Huntr/x, as well as human vocalists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rey Ami.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The lineup of vocalists—some brash, some beautiful, all aggressive and confident—center some of the most memorable funk rapping and melodies in recent memory, recalling the gorgeous vocal work of funk royalty like Tati Quebra Barraco and MC Bin Laden.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit's competitions are open to junior, intermediate and advanced levels for instrumentalists, vocalists, duets and chamber ensembles.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 20 Jan. 2026
Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Not the musical theater version of the Green Day album, but the original album recreated in its entirety sung by multiple vocalists and a live band.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Nearly six months later in December of that year, singer Charles Shaw came forward as one of the real vocalists behind Milli Vanilli’s music, per Entertainment Weekly.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
This has been the place where we have been allowed to shine as vocalists.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
When the song builds to the chorus, the Boss is joined by female vocalists.
—Jon Bream, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
The girl group Huntr/x, as well as human vocalists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rey Ami.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The lineup of vocalists—some brash, some beautiful, all aggressive and confident—center some of the most memorable funk rapping and melodies in recent memory, recalling the gorgeous vocal work of funk royalty like Tati Quebra Barraco and MC Bin Laden.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit's competitions are open to junior, intermediate and advanced levels for instrumentalists, vocalists, duets and chamber ensembles.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalists
singers
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The dialogue is heavily improvised, with Davis letting the singers tell their own stories.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Successful athletes and opera singers were also graduates of this school.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vocalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalists. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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