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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Brown interviews celebrities, cultural tastemakers and thought leaders who give insights into finding your own leadership style and perfecting that approach. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 Here, the tastemakers, along with Vyanca Soto, owner and principal designer at Market Studio Interiors, and event planner Kate Turner, share their insights on creating an exquisite work-from-home desk that seamlessly marries form with function. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025 Gain exposure through exclusive exhibitions and industry meet-ups Participants will showcase their projects in a final exhibition, attended by industry professionals and tastemakers, creating unique opportunities for visibility and connections. Avril Chen, Vogue, 18 July 2025 The Beauty of Black Art brings together renowned art collectors, artists, and cultural tastemakers to discuss the art, investment, and passion behind art collecting. Essence, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tastemaker

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jul. 2025.

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