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
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Growing up, Alex Foxworth always had an interest in fashion thanks to her mother and grandmother — who was also a tailor, taught her how to sew and got her very first subscription to Teen Vogue.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Nvidia tailored the lower-performance chip to meet US sanctions on the export of its technology to China.
—semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
His dad was a tailor for Howard Clothes in Brooklyn.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Growing up, Alex Foxworth always had an interest in fashion thanks to her mother and grandmother — who was also a tailor, taught her how to sew and got her very first subscription to Teen Vogue.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
Noun
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Nvidia tailored the lower-performance chip to meet US sanctions on the export of its technology to China.
—semafor.com, 14 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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In a statement released Tuesday, GSD officials said its consent decree calls for $155 million in sewer system improvements over the next 15 years — nearly $12 million annually.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tecolote Canyon Golf Course in Clairemont has shrunk from 18 holes to nine to accommodate ongoing work on a $55 million sewer line replacement that is also affecting nearby hiking trails.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 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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Jonquil is a division of daffodils widely adapted to southern gardens and quite tolerant of clay soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Army soon realized that some breeds were better suited for use than others and, by 1944, only German shepherds, Belgian sheepdogs, collies, Doberman pinschers, Siberian huskies, malamutes and American Eskimo dogs were accepted.—
Vic Verbalaitis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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In its second quarter financial report released on August 6, the company noted several milestones including: Preparation for final assembly of the first of several conforming aircraft intended for Type Inspection Authorization flight testing.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In a letter sent to the institution on Tuesday, officials said the review would determine if materials conformed to the Trump administration's views on teaching history.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 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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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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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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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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