tastemaker

noun

taste·​mak·​er ˈtāst-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce tastemaker (audio)
: 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.
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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 See All Example Sentences for tastemaker

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tastemaker was in 1954

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“Tastemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tastemaker. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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