songwriters

noun

plural of songwriter
as in composers
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice he's both a singer and a songwriter

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Recent Examples of songwriters Dolly wrote over three dozen songs, and Richie managed to fend off Decca executives who wanted other songwriters for the album. — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, modern pop songs often have long lists of songwriters, dividing the already slim profits even further. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 This competitive grant and mentorship program focuses on emerging songwriters and composers of R&B, hip-hop, soul and other music of the African diaspora. — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The country icon’s influence sparked a light in generations of singers and songwriters. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life, and across every continent. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Perhaps its strongest shot at a nomination is in the Best Rock Song vertical, which is presented solely to songwriters. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The Academy of Country Music celebrated artists, songwriters and industry figures at the 19th ACM Honors Wednesday night at The Pinnacle in Nashville. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songwriters
  1. composers
  2. musicians
  3. lyricists
  4. songsmiths
Noun
  • Every year, more than 27,000 members of the Television Academy — actors and editors, showrunners and composers, the people who actually make television — sit down with their ballots and decide who walks away with an Emmy.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His greatest international breakthrough came with The Godfather, whose instantly recognizable themes helped establish Rota as one of the defining film composers of his era.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of composers
Noun
  • Lisa Yamanaka, performance director for Three Trails Taiko, said before the festival that variations of the piece are familiar to taiko musicians and particularly appropriate for the occasion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Celebrating her growth as an artist, Billy Ray said that Miley is joining the ranks of all the legendary musicians who have gone by one name.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of musicians
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
  • That maybe this show would suggest that a link between how these masterful songsmiths stand as Exhibit A for how immigration enriches our country.
    — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
  • Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of songsmiths

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“Songwriters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songwriters. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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