tastemaker

noun

taste·​mak·​er ˈtāst-ˌmā-kər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Maurice Kamara, the cultural tastemaker behind The People Gallery online fashion page, has signed with United Talent Agency for representation. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Because alongside 12 days of public-facing screenings, for voters there’s now also wall-to-wall FYC screenings, tastemaker events, Q&As and cocktails. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

People can start creating their own Cores immediately or explore Cores created by our community of creators, stylists and tastemakers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

After seasons of quiet luxury dominating the fashion scene, designers, tastemakers, and Hollywood’s elite are now incorporating bold colors, prints, unique styling, and individuality into their wardrobes again. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tastemaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker