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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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. 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

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 30 Oct. 2025.

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