TAILORING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

tailoring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tailoring

as in couture

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tailoring

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verb

present participle of tailor

as in adjusting

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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misadjusting

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Recent Examples of tailoring

Noun

The store also offers tailoring and alterations, shoe shines, monogramming, engraving, eyebrow waxing and so much more. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultrafeminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise sensibility. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Verb

Building genuine connections through networking is now considered more impactful than endlessly tailoring a resume. — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026 New offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis is another key factor to TCU’s hopes of elevating as a program, and his primary job will be tailoring a system to the quarterbacks on the Horned Frogs’ roster. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailoring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring

Noun

There is a swarm of people gathered in Jordan Roth’s studio for a couture fitting.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
The photos show the 32-year-old bride, in a custom Balenciaga couture gown, celebrating her big day with some of her A-list family and friends.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of couture

Verb

Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Then Phoebe offers to help Henry out adjusting to his new school.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
On top of directing, Hancock wrote the script, adapting the book by Matt and Harrison Query, which in turn was based on a short story by Matt Query that first appeared on Reddit.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapting

Noun

Luckily, there’s a polished alternative to solve my outerwear dilemma.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
From Saint Laurent to Zara, luxury houses and affordable retailers alike have released their own take on performance outerwear as the gorpcore trend continues its chokehold on the fashion elite.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of outerwear

Verb

Operational databases—often NoSQL systems—excel at reacting to change instantly and fetching individual records with almost no delay, suiting situations where the business must act on new data in near real time.

— Kevin Mathrani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Nicole Kidman is serving up the aesthetic blueprint for the ultimate European summer, from embracing power suiting in Wimbledon’s Royal Box to showing off her natural blonde curls while jet-setting out of Ibiza.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of suiting

Noun

In the meantime, customers like 31-year-old Kheira Bettir will continue to don their full ensembles.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
To accessorize her looks, Coco reached out to her longtime collaborator Brandon Blackwood to create shoes and purses for all her ensembles.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of ensemble

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conforming

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