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

Lately, though, she’s cultivated a reputation as a literary tastemaker. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

The couple exchanged vows before an estimated 1,000 guests, including hundreds of A-list celebrity friends and industry tastemakers. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Cross-platform, Pandora will collaborate with a series of global visionary tastemakers. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

The shoes of the summer, as decided by over 15 New York City tastemakers, range from knee-high gladiator heels to Tabi ballet flats, chunky sneakers, and jelly kitten heels. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 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