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

The cool-cat crowd is mostly in their mid-30s and above, made up of successful professionals and tastemakers—think gallery owners, fashion execs, and restaurateurs—visiting friends and family or here on business. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Shoppers are emulating the late tastemaker’s look with clean silhouettes, neutral basics and of course that thick tortoiseshell headband. —Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

The wine bar was just included in Culturemap’s tastemaker awards for the 10 best bars in Fort Worth. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026

Although unsuccessful in its quest, the band made fans of Sparks and Rodney Bingenheimer, the famed KROQ DJ and tastemaker. —Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

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