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tunesmith

noun

ˈtün-ˌsmith

Definition of tunesmith

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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He is tied with Dave Grohl and Pat Smear as the winningest songwriter in the history of the category.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
As seen with Raye and Dean, London cool-girl style meets retro jazz crooner is an aesthetic that’s become ubiquitous among the rising crop of London singers and songwriters with jazz influences.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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Dolly Parton, the singer, composer, actress, philanthropist, advocate, and amusement park impresario, has died, her nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed on Tuesday, August 25.

— Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Previous recipients of this award include Kazu Hiro, singers and songwriters Clément Ducol and Camille, cinematographer Łukasz Żal, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, Ari Wegner, Terence Blanchard, and Roger Deakins.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

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