wordsmith
noun
an expert in the use of words.
wordsmiths
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pluralof wordsmith.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But Major League Baseball today isn’t defined by crafty wordsmiths on the mound with their own styles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
He consults great wordsmiths such as Joan Didion, Joni Mitchell and Annie Dillard to convey the fear and awe that California weather inspires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
“Here’s all these lyrical masters, who are not that much older than my brother or my younger uncle, who were just these wordsmiths, and I just was mesmerized by it.”
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
As wordsmiths, we wield the quill that can amplify these narratives and rouse readers to action.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2023
Accomplished wordsmiths identify a need while writing, or spot a problem in a sentence while revising, and when all goes well the suitable word or construction pops into mind.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
