as in poet
a person who writes lyrics and especially the words of a song
The widely acclaimed lyricist has penned many of pop music's most famous songs.
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Recent Examples of lyricist
The guy is just a beautiful lyricist and melody maker.
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Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2024
The superstar lyricist passed away Friday (Sept. 6) at his home in Tyler, Texas, his caregiver Martha Sherrod confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2024
Their close friendship has always driven EarthGang’s musical chemistry, but one of the biggest challenges in any rap group is the lyricists listening to each other, and making sure a song’s verses stick to the same subject matter.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024
Lyrics & Lyricists was launched at the 92nd Street Y in 1970, built around the then-innovative concept of examining musical theater songs through the lyricists who wrote them.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2024
The superstar lyricist passed away Friday (Sept. 6) at his home in Tyler, Texas, his caregiver Martha Sherrod confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2024
Their close friendship has always driven EarthGang’s musical chemistry, but one of the biggest challenges in any rap group is the lyricists listening to each other, and making sure a song’s verses stick to the same subject matter.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024
Lyrics & Lyricists was launched at the 92nd Street Y in 1970, built around the then-innovative concept of examining musical theater songs through the lyricists who wrote them.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyricist
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Bananas and Tori make this archeological key dig look as easy as finding a poet in Bushwick, speeding off after only a few minutes.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The inaugural award was initially intended to go to one artist but was instead granted to two: Julian Charrière, a French-Swiss conceptual artist based in Berlin, and Cecilia Vicuña, a Chilean poet and weaver who splits time between New York Santiago, Chile.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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San Francisco singer Sandy Cressman has played that essential role for the São Paulo mother-and-daughter team of jazz pianist/composer Débora Gurgel and vocalist Dani Gurgel.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Celine Dion has paid tribute to iconic producer/arranger/composer and bandleader Quincy Jones, following his death Sunday at age 91.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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She was well known as a talented singer and songwriter and Prince’s sister, supporting him and working to keep his legacy alive for years.Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the second consecutive year, Mexican hitmaker Edgar Barrera leads the list of nominees with nine nods, including songwriter of the year and producer of the year.Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyricist. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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