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singer Synonyms
Another word for singer
Choosing another word for singer depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who sings, especially one who performs vocal music professionally or before an audience.
Usage Example
"The lead vocalist captivated the audience with her powerful range and emotional delivery."
Strongest
vocalist
Strong
songster
chorister
crooner
chanter
chanteuse
balladeer
diva
Weak
troubadour
minstrel
• noun (Context 2)
A bird or insect noted for producing melodious, musical, or rhythmic calls, such as a canary or cicada.
Usage Example
"The nightingale is celebrated across literature as one of nature's finest nocturnal singers."
Strongest
songbird
warbler
Strong
songster
• noun (Context 3)
A worker or machine that singes the surface of textiles or carcasses to remove loose fibers, nap, or hair.
Usage Example
"In the nineteenth-century cotton mill, the scorcher operated gas flames to smooth the woven cloth."
Strong
scorcher
Weak
burner
Opposites of singer
The opposite of singer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
instrumentalist
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Singer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/singer