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tastemaker

American

[teyst-mey-ker] / ˈteɪstˌmeɪ kər /

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.

tastemaker British

/ ˈteɪstˌmeɪkə /

noun

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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Of course, the San Francisco-based tastemaker could use any number of American AI labs to power things behind-the-scenes.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

If you do that, then you have revealed yourself among those on this Twitter tastemaker bubble as not in on the joke.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

Alvaro Zarzoso, an academic who studied Michelin stars at the University of Seville in Spain, said the guide is still a crucial tastemaker.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

With his ear for rising talent, Drama became the most important tastemaker in hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

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

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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