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
Michael Hudak, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Positioned as more than a traditional festival, Hellbound has been pitched as a floating heavy metal community, bringing together live performances, themed events and onboard programming tailored specifically for metal fans.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Starbucks’ Deep Brew AI platform analyzes data from millions of app users to personalize recommendations, optimize staffing, manage inventory, and tailor offers.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Bringing public safety in-house allows the city to conduct its own labor studies, gain greater control over its public safety budget, and independently determine compensation and benefits tailored to our city’s unique priorities.
—Michael Hudak, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Positioned as more than a traditional festival, Hellbound has been pitched as a floating heavy metal community, bringing together live performances, themed events and onboard programming tailored specifically for metal fans.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hair, Sabrina Szinay; makeup, Romy Soleimani; manicure, Yuko Tsuchihashi; tailor, Jacqui Bennett.
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Starbucks’ Deep Brew AI platform analyzes data from millions of app users to personalize recommendations, optimize staffing, manage inventory, and tailor offers.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, the maximum benefit rose to $5,251 per month, totaling over $63,000 annually in 2026.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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No court date has been set, and his family is filing a petition to adjust his legal status based on his son’s military service.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For example, radiological releases into public sewers might violate legal limits under the Clean Water Act.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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The state Department of Administration, which reviews annexation proposals and issues advisory opinions, concluded the DeForest annexation is not in the public interest because of concerns over how the village would provide water and sewer services for the annexed area.—
Tom Kertscher,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s particularly suited to tasks that involve mountains of documents and technical verbiage.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Evergreen is a non-towable tiny house that would suit small living enthusiasts who want to put down some roots and enjoy more space and flexibility.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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 official investigators of the deaths during the infamous riot were under intense and explicit pressure to conform their testimony to an official, state-exonerating narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The couturier created dresses with names such as Tokyo or Utamaro — after the 18th-century Japanese artist — using exceptional fabrics produced by Tatsumura Textile, a historic silk weaver from Kyoto.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The weaver then cycled through the patterns to make the final weave, the South China Morning Post reported.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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