tastemaker

American

[teyst-mey-ker] / ˈteɪstˌmeɪ kər /

noun

a person or thing that establishes or strongly influences what is considered to be stylish, acceptable, or worthwhile in a given sphere of interest, as the arts.

tastemaker British

/ ˈteɪstˌmeɪkə /

noun

a person or group that sets a new fashion

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Etymology

Origin of tastemaker

First recorded in 1950–55; taste + maker

Example Sentences

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As "The Tastemaker" so powerfully demonstrates, King left an indelible imprint upon a slew of rock music's greatest stars.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2023

Wine Enthusiast magazine spotlighted Drury in its 40 Under 40 Tastemaker series.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022

The International Association of Culinary Professionals awarded her its cookbook-of-the-year Tastemaker Award in 1976 for “The Slim Gourmet Cookbook,” and again in 1978 for “The International Slim Gourmet Cookbook.”

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2014

John Scharffenberger, The Tastemaker Good coffee can help boost office morale.

From Inc • Jul. 1, 2010

Too many cooks make judging difficult when the time comes to hand out annual Tastemaker awards for the best U.S. cookbook.

From Time Magazine Archive

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