tastemaker

[ teyst-mey-ker ]

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.

tastemaker

/ ˈteɪstˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person or group that sets a new fashion

Word History and Origins

Origin of tastemaker¹

First recorded in 1950–55; taste + maker

Example Sentences

Also all the photo opps, seeing tastemakers like B Dot and Cory Townes smiling in pictures with legends like Slick Rick.

From Essence.com

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.

From 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.

From 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.

From Ars Technica

Soulection works intuitively to give back to our network of music lovers, creators, and tastemakers.

From Essence.com

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

From The 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.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast