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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
However, prosecutors handed over the names of all three women to Combs’ legal team, so the Bad Boy musician is aware of who is bringing the claims against him.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Since the release of his revered 2007 debut For Emma, Forever Ago – a cult-classic isolation record composed by a heartbroken Vernon in a cabin in the Wisconsin woods – the musician has transformed himself time and time again.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Yet, Burke continued to draw glowing reviews from his performances well into the 2020s — especially from other musicians.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Former actor and musician Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his family announced this week.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Since the release of his revered 2007 debut For Emma, Forever Ago – a cult-classic isolation record composed by a heartbroken Vernon in a cabin in the Wisconsin woods – the musician has transformed himself time and time again.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Yet, Burke continued to draw glowing reviews from his performances well into the 2020s — especially from other musicians.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Former actor and musician Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his family announced this week.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
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In the 19th century, by contrast, the best way to widely disseminate a piece of music was to write it down; many music lovers in the emerging middle class had at least basic proficiency as singers or instrumentalists.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Those instrumentalists include some of the most respected musicians in the region.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Anastasio’s enthusiasm for Bernstein is based, in part, on the composer’s ability to effectively wed classical theory with popular song.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The original Fyre Fest promised music acts including Blink 182, Migos and other artists; celebrity model attendees, including the Hadid sisters and Emily Ratajkowski; luxury accommodations and fine food, with tickets ranging from $1,200 to over $100,000.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Bud & Rita dispensaries are featuring a variety of special events this week, including psychics, caricature artists, glassblowing and ashtray painting.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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