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

At Forbes, Tell enjoys covering the latest trends in luxury travel, from coastal ranching in Nicaragua to heritage ski destinations in the American west, as well as reporting on tastemakers across fashion, beauty and lifestyle. —Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The Twenty Two featuring a mix of tastemakers, and while it’s not confirmed, the collaboration could be the start of a larger conversation. —Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025

Sheeran has made some pop-up appearances recently, busking in front of surprised passers-by, while also previewing tracks from the forthcoming record for tastemakers. —Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025

The tastemaker is hot off the heels of her recently released Kalima EP. —Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 21 Mar. 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