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.
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Culture’s biggest brunch brought out all the tastemakers, influencers, and cultural visionaries within the entertainment industry, just in time for BET weekend.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 June 2025
From there, Ghazal continued to expand the brand and it’s now become an internationally renowned restaurant that is frequented by celebrities and tastemakers alike.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
A number of celebrities and tastemakers are showing us how it is done.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Red carpet vintage The symbolism of the repurposed garment is poignant for the 50-something tastemaker.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 June 2025
From there, Ghazal continued to expand the brand and it’s now become an internationally renowned restaurant that is frequented by celebrities and tastemakers alike.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
A number of celebrities and tastemakers are showing us how it is done.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Red carpet vintage The symbolism of the repurposed garment is poignant for the 50-something tastemaker.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tastemaker
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“Tastemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tastemaker. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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