matter of taste

noun phrase

: a matter of what a person feels is appealing, attractive, etc.
Whether you like the music or not is purely a matter of taste.

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And generally with these designers the matter of taste comes into play—be that Wun’s keenness for kitsch or Malhotra and Mishra’s indulgence. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026

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“Matter of taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter%20of%20taste. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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