executant
Americannoun
adjective
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of or relating to a performer, especially a musician.
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performing, especially in public.
noun
Etymology
Origin of executant
From the French word exécutant, dating back to 1855–60. See execute, -ant
Example Sentences
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Yet a ballerina is not just an executant; she is also a controlling force whose command of a ballet’s stage worlds and its internal dynamics register as thought.
From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2010
He may either be the executant of orders transmitted to him by its agents; or he may, through his organization, himself take a positive part in determining what those orders should be.
From The Acquisitive Society by Tawney, R. H.
The poster artists of France were not to the same degree overshadowed by one great executant as were those of England by Brangwyn.
From War Posters Issued by Belligerent and Neutral Nations 1914-1919 by Various
In 1801 he returned to office, and until 1807 he was the executant of the disastrous policy of the court.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various
The hut recognized a master’s touch, for Doggie was a fine executant musician.
From The Rough Road by Locke, William John
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