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.
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Thousands of bartenders, tastemakers, and cocktail devotees from every corner of the world converged for the 17th edition of the prestigious awards, which celebrate excellence, creativity, and hospitality across the international bar scene.
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Meghan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Latino artists, tastemakers, business leaders, community organizers and celebrities have been supporting the event since its inception.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Cofounded by president Tiffany Lopinsky, the platform facilitates shopping recommendations and ecommerce for influencers and brands—a category created by LTK that ShopMy has quickly expanded with new kinds of brands and tastemakers.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
On the first day of the conference, execs of lifestyle companies Zumba and BRESH spoke at length about becoming global tastemakers and go-to promotional vehicles for artists.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Latino artists, tastemakers, business leaders, community organizers and celebrities have been supporting the event since its inception.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Cofounded by president Tiffany Lopinsky, the platform facilitates shopping recommendations and ecommerce for influencers and brands—a category created by LTK that ShopMy has quickly expanded with new kinds of brands and tastemakers.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
On the first day of the conference, execs of lifestyle companies Zumba and BRESH spoke at length about becoming global tastemakers and go-to promotional vehicles for artists.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tastemaker
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“Tastemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tastemaker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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