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

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She is one of the most powerful tastemakers in the fashion world.
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Also expect to see creative tastemakers and a who’s who of Ibiza. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 As Popstar discourse reached a fever pitch during release week, several buzzy tastemakers across the pop, electronic and alternative worlds threw their weight behind Tinashe. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026 By the turn of the millennium, tastemakers like David Beckham, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé were flaunting Evisu, sparking a wave of interest in Japanese brands that continues to the present day. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Like many of its peers, Vanguart makes a big impact with a small number—a mere 100 watches are produced per year—and tastemakers repeatedly covet Vanguart pieces. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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