arbitersoftaste
nounUK /ˈɑːbɪtəz əv teɪst/
US /ˈɑːrbɪtərz əv teɪst/
People who decide what looks good or stylish.
The fashion editors are the arbiters of taste for the whole industry.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Experts who judge the quality of art or food.
The food critics acted as arbiters of taste at the cooking contest.
3. A group that sets the rules for what is considered proper or elegant.
In that small town, the old families were the arbiters of taste.
4. People whose opinions decide which products become popular.
Bloggers have become the new arbiters of taste for young shoppers.