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.

Recent Examples on the Web

For nearly two decades, Schiff positioned herself as a tastemaker and financial strategist in the art world, advising collectors on acquisitions, sales, and long-term investment strategies. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Mar. 2025

Out of the hundreds of red carpet tastemakers working in Hollywood, the ones on this list — coincidentally THR’s 15th since debuting the franchise in 2011 — are selected based on several factors. —Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025

This time, however, this latest venture may be the most ambitious, as Swizz looks to translate his touch as a tastemaker into the spirits world with his new brand, The Producer Mezcal. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025

This may be due to an upward trend in white wine curiosity, as seen in many major cities, or wine drinkers and tastemakers wanting something different from the everyday. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tastemaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker