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 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 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 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
  • Over the course of 12 original studio albums, the 14-time Grammy winner has chronicled heartbreaks and happily-ever-afters that have made her one of the most celebrated songwriters of her generation.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • The evening’s music director was producer and composer Cheche Alara.
    Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026

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“Tunesmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunesmith. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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