tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.
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In addition, Michelle stressed the importance of great tailoring, even a local storefront dry cleaner, to ensure looking one’s best.
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His clothing brought something fresh to the Nigerian market, providing consumers with interesting silhouettes and clean tailoring.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
In addition, Michelle stressed the importance of great tailoring, even a local storefront dry cleaner, to ensure looking one’s best.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
His clothing brought something fresh to the Nigerian market, providing consumers with interesting silhouettes and clean tailoring.
—Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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