Definition of tunesmithnext
as in songwriter
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice a British tunesmith whose songs were equally popular in America

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Recent Examples of tunesmith Now, without looking at the whole queue, just take yourself outside or simply close your eyes and allow one of the most prolific, popular and trusted tunesmiths this country has ever produced to astonish you. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 Berkley, a three-time 2026 San Diego Music Awards nominee, is one of Southern California’s most prolific performers, producers, tunesmiths and arrangers. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Anna’s debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, will be released July 19 on Warner Music Nashville, and seems aimed to heightening Anna’s promise as a towering, soul-baring tunesmith. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for tunesmith
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Noun
  • The Grammy Award-winning British singer and songwriter stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a dive into Smith’s fifth and latest album, Hazel Eyes (via Capitol Records).
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The singer, songwriter and poet has also built a celebrated literary career.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The 66-year-old composer and lyricist behind Hairspray has performed in nearly every high-pressure setting imaginable, from Saturday Night Live to the Academy Awards.
    — Brian Raftery, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Celebrated composer Philip Glass will lead the symphonic concert Bowie (Breaking) Glass in partnership with Schirmer Theatrical and Østre Gasværk Teater.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Tunesmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunesmith. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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