as in composer
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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Recent Examples of songwriter
American singers and songwriters Billy Preston and Janis Ian preformed as musical guests.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Given Dylan’s legendary status as a songwriter, many would assume that Mangold would have jumped at the chance to commission an original song for the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Think of Tursi, 44, having spent every waking moment of his adult life as a working, touring musician and frequent songwriter.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
Blumberg, 35, is an English artist, musician, songwriter and composer.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Given Dylan’s legendary status as a songwriter, many would assume that Mangold would have jumped at the chance to commission an original song for the film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Think of Tursi, 44, having spent every waking moment of his adult life as a working, touring musician and frequent songwriter.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
Blumberg, 35, is an English artist, musician, songwriter and composer.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for songwriter
Noun
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What to expect: Charlotte Symphony will perform work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams in a 360-degree spatial audio experience.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Foster, 75, is a 16-time Grammy-winning composer and producer who has worked with Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, and many others.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The rapper and musician was embroiled in a felony case for two assault charges and had a potential 24 year prison sentence hanging over his head.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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There will be snacks after the concert and a time to meet the musicians.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Performances for the musical from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice will begin Aug. 1 at the famed Los Angeles venue and run through Aug. 3.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Everyone says that Steve was the greatest lyricist, but he’s also written some of the greatest, catchiest songs that have ever been written for the musical theater.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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From the November 1946 issue: Handel In all of his work, Handel was among the greatest, most irresistible of tunesmiths.—
Jan Swafford,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2024
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Anna’s debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, will be released July 19 on Warner Music Nashville, and seems aimed to heightening Anna’s promise as a towering, soul-baring tunesmith.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
8 July 2024
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“Songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songwriter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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