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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An InStyle editor consults 17 New York tastemakers across creative industries to discover their picks for the shoe of the summer.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Each collectible guide pairs a local tastemaker with an illustrator to create an artful, on-the-ground portrait of a beloved Mediterranean destination.
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John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Think creators, athletes, artists, tastemakers, founders, chefs, musicians, and personalities from around the world colliding in one place every day.
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Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
12 June 2026
Albert’s enduring influence on watch tastemakers extends well beyond the Oblique collection.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Each collectible guide pairs a local tastemaker with an illustrator to create an artful, on-the-ground portrait of a beloved Mediterranean destination.
—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Think creators, athletes, artists, tastemakers, founders, chefs, musicians, and personalities from around the world colliding in one place every day.
—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
12 June 2026
Albert’s enduring influence on watch tastemakers extends well beyond the Oblique collection.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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