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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chansonnier
Noun
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Acclaimed author draws raves — as a singer After spending decades becoming one of the pop/rock music world’s most respected authors and journalists, Sylvie Simmons has returned to his first love — singing.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Amid his court case, the singer made his Instagram and other social media accounts private.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The stadium was filled on a steamy summer day with 80,000 fans, with opening acts Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Peter Tosh and Journey, featuring new vocalist Steve Perry.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Their 1980 effort Back In Black, a tribute to original vocalist Bon Scott, remains the second best selling album in music history, part of a catalog that’s sold in excess of 200 million records worldwide, rendering AC/DC one of the best selling groups ever.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Nevertheless, the songster’s rise to stardom is mystifying.—
Quartz,
Quartz,
25 Nov. 2022
Noun
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Walt Disney and the Angels owner, cowboy actor and crooner Gene Autry, were long-time friends.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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The beloved neo-soul crooner is quietly on tour, headlined the first night of ESSENCE Fest 2025, and has announced a series of intimate shows titled the Silent Serenade Ensemble in Washington, D.C., and Brooklyn.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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“Chansonnier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chansonnier. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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