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

As Stewart continues to cultivate her legacy, her estates—from city pied-à-terres to coastal Maine retreats and sprawling country farms—offer a window into the world of one of America’s most enduring tastemakers. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

Luckily, two tastemakers have come to the rescue — allowing all women to look and feel their best during every event on their social calendar this season. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025

There's been a reappraisal of nostalgic American folk decor as of late by young, urbane tastemakers, but the look never really went away. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025

What started in garages has roared onto the radar of the elite — founders, fund managers and tastemakers. —Victoria Thomas, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025

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