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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Premium denim brands debuted campaigns and collections with influential tastemakers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Over the next six weeks, the Oscars race will unspool in waves — the thin air of Telluride, the carpets of Venice’s Lido, the crowds of Toronto, the tastemakers of New York — with a single afternoon screening able to rewrite the whole narrative. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 For the would-be tastemaker or future collector, there is only one question. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 The Portal Cinema will also host industry events, including private press and tastemaker screenings, along with awards-season showings and receptions. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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