tastemaker

[ teyst-mey-ker ]

/ ˈteɪstˌmeɪ kər /

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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.

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Origin of tastemaker

First recorded in 1950–55; taste + maker

Words nearby tastemaker

taste buds, taste cell, tasteful, taste hair, tasteless, tastemaker, taster, -tastic, tasting, tasting menu, tasty

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How to use tastemaker in a sentence

Even though its social status has waned dramatically in recent years, it’s important to remember that Chili’s was once a tastemaker in middle American cuisine.
Don’t Let Snobbery Keep You From the Beautiful Simplicity of Chili’s 2 for $25 Meal|Amy McCarthy|October 28, 2021|Eater
I laughed several times watching Francis being put through the paces of galactic stardom in the form of a talk show, a publicity stunt and dealings with agents and an imposing tastemaker.
‘The Artful Escape’: A musical comedy that’s all about the comedy|Christopher Byrd|October 7, 2021|Washington Post
Sedans might have lost their allure among the focus groups and tastemakers that influence automakers' product plans, but there's still plenty of life in the form factor, as the Accord demonstrated.
There’s a lot to like about Honda’s efficient, affordable Accord Hybrid|Jonathan M. Gitlin|April 9, 2021|Ars Technica
Soulection works intuitively to give back to our network of music lovers, creators, and tastemakers.
Soulection’s Joe Kay Presents ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Future Sounds’|Brande Victorian|February 5, 2021|Essence.com

Yo La Tengo was one of those bands, eventually signing to tastemaker Matador Records.
Yo La Tengo and the Birth of Indie Rock: ‘Big Day Coming’ Reviewed|Alyssa Noel|June 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In desperation, it was time to turn to Hollywood's idea of the cutting-edge tastemaker, and the call was made to Brett Ratner.
The Oscars' Brett Ratner Disaster|Richard Rushfield|November 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
For the ultimate refreshing dessert, look no further than this creation from a Bon Appétit “Tastemaker of the Year.”
Fresh Picks|Candace Nelson|June 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for tastemaker

tastemaker

/ (ˈteɪstˌmeɪkə) /

noun

a person or group that sets a new fashion

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