lyricist

noun

lyr·​i·​cist ˈlir-ə-sist How to pronounce lyricist (audio)
: a writer of lyrics

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Payne, a gifted lyricist and voracious listener, had a steeper climb to find his own sound. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 That first season featured iconic lyricists Yip Harburg, Johnny Mercer, Lerner and, on May 2, 1971 – shortly after Follies premiered on Broadway – a young Stephen Sondheim in his very first public speaking appearance. Jane Levere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 The late Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, who could be pretty cranky himself about various aspects of the Dead’s world, music, and culture, had no issues acknowledging Lesh’s presence. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 The musical, which had its world premiere in 2023 at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, will feature music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta of the Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy and composer/lyricist Benjamin Velez, book by Lisa Loomer with Nell Benjamin. Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lyricist 

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First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lyricist was in 1875

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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyricist. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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