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chansonnier

noun

Definition of chansonnier

as in singer

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Recent Examples of chansonnier Ziggy Stardust is on the top of the list and French chansonnier, Serge Gainsbourg, and Iggy Pop, and man, so many interesting and diverse artists that don’t define themselves by their sexuality. — Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 28 June 2024 No less instrumental in Minnelli’s development was French chansonnier Charles Aznavour, who taught her how to act a song, making every lyric come from the heart. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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In her monologue, Johnson, who split up with Coldplay singer Chris Martin and singer-songwriter Role Model since her last time hosting the show, makes a comparison to her newest film, Verity.

— William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Townshend was born in West London in May 1945, just days before Germany’s surrender, to musical parents – his father a professional saxophonist and his mother a singer.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of singer

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Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
More than 3,000 singers auditioned to be the lead vocalist for the group.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of vocalist

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How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Musicians including psych rocker Damon Krukowski and power pop songster Ted Leo have taken to X to blast out their support.

— Caitlin Harrington, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023

Definition of songster

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The Haitian crooner and bandleader Arly Larivière knows a few things about getting people onto a dance floor.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
As seen with Raye and Dean, London cool-girl style meets retro jazz crooner is an aesthetic that’s become ubiquitous among the rising crop of London singers and songwriters with jazz influences.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of crooner

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