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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Editors, designers, philanthropists, and tastemakers gathered at Hôtel de Pontalba, the ambassador’s official residence on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Ian Malone, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024 The first entry on that list ought to be obvious: the tastemaker has been instrumental in elevating the street food into veritable art form. Brad Japhe, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Hollywood's hottest stars and the fashion industry's biggest tastemakers attended the ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday, Oct. 28 Comments Stars are honoring the year's best in style at the CFDA Fashion Awards. Brendan Le, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Aesthetic is helping tastemakers to monetize their style and get recognition. Kanika Talwar, WWD, 28 Oct. 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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