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
  • To set the tone, the debut evening featured a performance by actress, singer, and songwriter Suki Waterhouse.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Like any songwriter worth his salt, Yorn is reluctant to give too much away, so that listeners can interpret the lyrics for themselves.
    Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Psych-folk upstart Dagmar Zuniga is taking her 2025 debut album for a road trip this fall, with a tour across America and Europe, and support from Japanese composer Yasuaki Shimizu.
    Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • Linney is Emma Dretzin, a musician and composer, and single mother of two daughters.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

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“Tunesmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunesmith. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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