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

The issue will feature a cover star, as well as commentary and reporting on the current state of Hip-Hop, fashion, and culture, with interviews with some of today’s tastemakers. —Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026

By working with artists, creators, musicians, and cultural tastemakers, FOAM aims to develop experiences designed to elevate emotional engagement while maintaining alignment with a brand’s existing identity. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 May 2026

This room is a design statement in itself, spotlighting a world where elite sport, finance, and global tastemakers collide. —Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026

Hosted by The Times’ Fidel Martinez and Suzy Exposito, the new weekly video podcast will feature unfiltered conversations with Latino tastemakers across news, music and culture who are shaping the modern American experience. —Los Angeles Times, 20 May 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