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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
composer musician poet
STRONG
lyrist
WEAK
music writer songsmith
NOUN
troubadour
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crooner minstrel
STRONG
accompanist artist balladeer bard jongleur musician poet songster vocalist
WEAK
minnesinger serenader trouveur

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Alan Osmond, the eldest member of showbiz family the Osmonds and songwriter behind chart-topping hits including ‘One Bad Apple’ and ‘Crazy Horses,’ died Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The new stage adaptation is being masterminded by Tilted Musicals, the production company run by Girls Aloud songwriter Miranda Cooper and producer Sam Hodges.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from the Irish-speaking Donegal Gaeltacht area of Gweedore recorded about 25 albums and sold millions of records worldwide.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Taylor, the songwriter, met Langley through a roommate near the start of the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Roberta Flack, the legendary singer and songwriter, agreed to perform.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson