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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tastemaker1

First recorded in 1950–55; taste + maker
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Example Sentences

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

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.

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.

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

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

In desperation, it was time to turn to Hollywood's idea of the cutting-edge tastemaker, and the call was made to Brett Ratner.

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

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