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

Its striking blend of art nouveau and art deco has drawn generations of artists, writers, and tastemakers—from James Joyce, Henri Matisse, and Picasso to Catherine Deneuve and Hedi Slimane. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025

Denver remains the epicenter of the cocktail scene, where Faison’s book features a mix of old and new tastemakers, for example, The Cruise Room and Death & Co. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025

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

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