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

Despite the visceral name, tastemakers from Lady Gaga to Kylie Jenner are embracing their designs. — Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The fashion house recruited local tastemakers to help craft them. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

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

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