as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the stand-up comic refused to tailor his routine for network television
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Recent Examples of tailor
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Aesthetics aside, the heart of the hotel is the Sanctuary, where guests can receive full-body spa rituals tailored to their individual needs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
By analyzing search behavior, engagement patterns and historical data, AI can proactively tailor content, recommend services and optimize touchpoints.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
If the shower has a certain theme, guests can also tailor their present selection to fit the event like a plush robe for a spa celebration or cookware for a cooking class party.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Aesthetics aside, the heart of the hotel is the Sanctuary, where guests can receive full-body spa rituals tailored to their individual needs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
His grandfather was a tailor back in Haiti, and he’s always had a taste for custom suits and designer clothes.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
By analyzing search behavior, engagement patterns and historical data, AI can proactively tailor content, recommend services and optimize touchpoints.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If an office building is torn down, why would a city charge new water/sewer hookup fees when the office building demolition will remove hundreds of toilets, sinks and dishwashers that are already hooked up?—
David Marino,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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That meant every toilet flush or shower from another home would push the ring closer to the main sewer, where it likely would be lost forever.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Crocs Offroad Sport Clogs Outdoorsy types will appreciate that these clogs were made with a rugged sole for extra traction to adapt to a variety of terrains.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the upheaval taught him to adapt quickly — a quality that has served him well in his football career, which began with the Vikings’ heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers.—
Greg Hanlon,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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With a stop at the Time 100 Summit, Meghan spoke to a rapt audience in a breezy tan Ralph Lauren suit just in time for the city's springtime thaw.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today’s intelligent systems process a rich array of user information—from online activity and shopping records to social network behavior—to generate interactions suited to each individual’s tastes.—
Vaibhav Kakkar,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
Dallas News,
2 Feb. 2021
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Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.—
Tim Fitzsimons,
NBC News,
3 June 2019
Verb
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The pressure to conform or compromise is real, but staying true to your principles creates a foundation for lasting trust and meaningful success.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Unlike picks in our guide, this is a softer mattress for sleepers who might look for a memory foam mattress that conforms to their bodies.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After authorities responded with mass arrests, weavers formed clandestine committees and took secret oaths.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This almost full-day event brought together about 100 guests from across the supply chain, including spinners, weavers, knitters, garment manufacturers, brands and more.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The fest in the Czech spa town has earned a reputation as one of the biggest summer celebrations of film in Central Europe, putting the spotlight on new releases from the region and far beyond, along with highlights of the film festival circuit from the past year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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