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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The ready-to-wear collection includes coats, tailoring and knitwear, shirts, dresses and custom prints.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 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
This combination of classic tailoring and closet staples also means that every piece can be reworn separately for countless other outfits well beyond fall and winter 2025.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The texture feels alive—polished yet dynamic—helping the orris read more like modern tailoring rather than powdery nostalgia.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 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
This combination of classic tailoring and closet staples also means that every piece can be reworn separately for countless other outfits well beyond fall and winter 2025.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The texture feels alive—polished yet dynamic—helping the orris read more like modern tailoring rather than powdery nostalgia.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailoring
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 9 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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