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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
Ahead of the movie's December release, both Jackman and Hudson got to spend some time with the legendary musician.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The 40-year-old musician was married to the Stranger Things actor from 2020 to 2024.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to starring on Stranger Things, Keery is also a successful musician who performs under the moniker Djo.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Other Dodgers fans include musicians and LA natives Billie Eilish and Finneas; rappers Ice Cube and Kendrick Lamar; and singers Brad Paisley and Tinashe, who were tapped to perform the National Anthem during Game 3 and Game 4 of this year’s World Series, respectively.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The 40-year-old musician was married to the Stranger Things actor from 2020 to 2024.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to starring on Stranger Things, Keery is also a successful musician who performs under the moniker Djo.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Other Dodgers fans include musicians and LA natives Billie Eilish and Finneas; rappers Ice Cube and Kendrick Lamar; and singers Brad Paisley and Tinashe, who were tapped to perform the National Anthem during Game 3 and Game 4 of this year’s World Series, respectively.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
Noun
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British music producer and instrumentalist Dave Ball, best known as one half of the pioneering synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Format consist of lead singer Nate Ruess and instrumentalist Sam Means.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That driving tension and anxiety are largely thanks to the team of artisans, which included composer Volker Bertelmann, editor Kirk Baxter and sound designer Paul Ottosson, who worked closely behind the scenes on their respective crafts to bring it together.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The character of John Russell is a music composer, but Scott wasn't musically inclined.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, the festival has expanded to include artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more, all focused on a theme relevant to the social, religious, and political needs of the Louisville community and beyond.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Maar, an artist and photographer herself, had been Picasso's partner and muse for about seven years, and the relationship was coming to a painful close.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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