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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Who Was There The VIP preview drew a smattering of cultural tastemakers, including interior designer Bilal Rehman, artist Crystal Paris, and electronic music luminary Seth Troxler. Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024 Through his marketing agency, Translation, Stoute has produced groundbreaking campaigns for brands like Diageo, the NBA, McDonald’s, and AT&T, cementing his reputation as a tastemaker and innovator. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Sing Sing had been one of the big winners of tastemaker season so far, enjoying an effusive reaction whenever anyone from its cast took the stage at the Gothams. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 Need to Know The vintage fixture zeitgeist takes an unexpected turn in the homes of Sara Story, Aurora James, and other tastemakers By Jesse Dorris December 4, 2024 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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