librettists

noun

plural of librettist
as in composers

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  1. composers
  2. poets
  3. lyricists
  4. muses
Noun
  • Industry editors, sound mixers, visual effects artists and composers had said such a credit was necessary to lure jobs back from overseas.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The film has nine composers, each of whom scored specific sections of the story.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of composers
Noun
  • Three Georgia poets have new poetry collections out this fall.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Owners Hannah and Brandan Griffin are poets who are passionate about books and the Kansas City artistic community, according to the store’s website.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of poets
Noun
  • The remaining 11 were co-writes with some of Nashville’s brightest lyricists.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • The distinction is further underscored by the involvement of The Roots, whose co-founder and lead MC, Black Thought, is widely regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest lyricists.
    — Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of lyricists
Noun
  • But Tip Toe is a drama for an age in which Leo at one point muses that queerphobia can no longer be chalked up to a lack of visibility.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Many of Jumbo’s dancers write fiction and memoir, host literary salons across Los Angeles and find ways to tell their own stories rather than serve as muses.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of muses
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