tastemaker
noun
taste·mak·er
ˈtāst-ˌmā-kər 
: one who sets the standards of what is currently popular or fashionable
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She is one of the most powerful tastemakers in the fashion world.
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McGrath, an English professor at Temple University, feels that agents’ role as tastemakers has been overlooked.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The signature welcome party will take place on Friday evening, giving brands, collectors, media, and tastemakers a chance to connect and unwind.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
And spearheading purchases, tastemaker Garrett touted experience that spanned distribution roles, also at Paramount and IMAX.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Critics and tastemakers hailed it as the film of the year, and the audience followed their lead.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The signature welcome party will take place on Friday evening, giving brands, collectors, media, and tastemakers a chance to connect and unwind.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
And spearheading purchases, tastemaker Garrett touted experience that spanned distribution roles, also at Paramount and IMAX.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Critics and tastemakers hailed it as the film of the year, and the audience followed their lead.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Tastemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tastemaker. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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