tastemaker

[teyst-mey-ker]

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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.

Origin of tastemaker

First recorded in 1950–55; taste + maker

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Examples from the Web for tastemaker

Contemporary Examples

Yo La Tengo was one of those bands, eventually signing to tastemaker Matador Records.
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June 8, 2012
For the ultimate refreshing dessert, look no further than this creation from a Bon Appétit “Tastemaker of the Year.”
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June 29, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for tastemaker

tastemaker

noun

a person or group that sets a new fashion

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Examples from the Web for tastemaker

Contemporary Examples

Yo La Tengo was one of those bands, eventually signing to tastemaker Matador Records.

For the ultimate refreshing dessert, look no further than this creation from a Bon Appétit “Tastemaker of the Year.”

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