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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Her tailor father had a little shop on Plymouth Court, near Dearborn Park.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2025
By writing out a learning goal, like getting to know a host family better or going on vacation, the app will tailor lessons to the user.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Beginning in November, MSC Cruises will offer a new cruise option from Galveston, Texas that's tailor made for families.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Her tailor father had a little shop on Plymouth Court, near Dearborn Park.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The two mRNA manufacturers, at least, tailored their vaccines to the LP.8.1 variant, the version of the COVID-causing virus that was increasing in prevalence when vaccine scientists decided which version to target this year.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2025
By writing out a learning goal, like getting to know a host family better or going on vacation, the app will tailor lessons to the user.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Aug. 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,
26 Aug. 2025
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Getting hospital privileges at Wisconsin's various health institutions sometimes requires mental health disclosure, although some organizations, like UW Health, have adjusted their questions to remove these disclosures.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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John Rumpler, clean water director and senior attorney with Environment America, said aging sewer systems are to blame for much of the contamination.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Human bones were found this week in the Hamilton sewer system, according to the Butler County Coroner's Office.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Navigating these divergent end uses means adapting not just to market demand but to the geopolitical and policy priorities behind it.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This article has been adapted from Ilana Kurshan’s forthcoming memoir, Children of the Book.—
Ilana Kurshan,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Butter dishes are available in an array of designs, materials, and sizes, so there’s bound to be one that suits your needs and style to a tee.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Lin was fortunate to be able to afford various traditional private school options, but as more low-cost creative schooling options emerge nationwide, such as those featured in my new book, Joyful Learning, more families have more opportunities to seek a school or space that suits their needs.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 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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This is not something that is readily available in most situations, since the norm is to conform.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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As with everything in game theory, the mere threat of this type of rejection enforces an equilibrium—ensuring that Core developers conform to community expectations and avoid radical departures.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In San Juan La Laguna, meet the weavers keeping old traditions alive.—
Katrin Kirchhoff,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Aug. 2025
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Garcia was like some great artisanal weaver, threading the notes and sweet tones of his guitar into the band’s rhythms, playing his electric guitar in ways inspired by his bluegrass and blues background.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After Domingue removed Panaro from the block, Reilly put Rylie Jeffries up for eviction as a replacement.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Powell is also expected to announce a policy shift that could keep interest rates higher over the longer term as officials put more emphasis on keeping inflation contained.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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