tastemaker

noun

taste·​mak·​er ˈtāst-ˌmā-kər 

: one who sets the standards of what is currently popular or fashionable

Examples of tastemaker in a Sentence

She is one of the most powerful tastemakers in the fashion world.

Recent Examples on the Web

There was never an intention to be like a voice for anyone or to be an authoritative tastemaker. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Not tastemaker as in good taste or bad taste but tastemaker in the way of exposing the public to a different way of thinking, or presenting stand-up in a way that feels incredibly fresh every time. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

This is part of Off Season Greece, a collection of guides highlighting the year-round appeal of Greece's most popular destinations, courtesy of our favorite local tastemakers. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Editors, celebrities, and fashion tastemakers arrive at the shows dressed to impress, offering plenty of outfit inspiration along the way. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tastemaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker