tastemaker

American  

[teyst-mey-ker] / ˈteɪstˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. 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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tastemaker British  

/ ˈteɪstˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. 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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tastemaker

“A celebrated tastemaker with an unmatched eye for design, Diane Keaton spent decades transforming homes into works of art, blending timeless architecture with warmth, authenticity, and soul,” the latest listing states.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

From the start of Louis XIV’s reign in the 17th century until Paris fell to the Nazis in 1940, the city was the world’s undisputed tastemaker in everything from philosophy to furniture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

Cartoon Network evolved more gracefully from a retro-animation platform into a cultural tastemaker by way of Adult Swim.

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

Of course, the entire evening is overseen by Vogue's global editorial director Anna Wintour -- the ultimate tastemaker in US fashion who has helmed the event for 30 years.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

He's the fashion tastemaker of the kingdom, and is in charge of all garment production.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton