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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashioned
The products, developed in partnership with Republic Brands Group, were used to prep models’ skin for the show Thursday, where hair looks were fashioned by hairstylist Lacy Redway using Tresemmé.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Narges, a general practitioner in her thirties, fashioned a tourniquet from a head scarf to save the woman’s leg from a bullet wound.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Monochromatic is a Selena Gomez calling card, who has fashioned a refined, ladylike sense of style over the years and established herself as an LBD devotee.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Considerations on Type of Plastic Used While several different types of plastic can be fashioned into food storage containers, not all of these plastics are equally sturdy or equally safe for reuse.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Unique items include a quilt fashioned out of repurposed denim, with a soft flannel lining and handmade by a friend and vendor.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The Taj Mahal diamond is mounted in jade and hangs from a custom gold, ruby and diamond chain fashioned by Cartier and meant to resemble the style of an original silk cord the diamond hung from when it was created for a Mughal emperor in the early 17th century.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
High-octane glamour is delivered by servers in glittering jumpsuits worthy of an Abba reunion and a huge circular amber bar, fashioned in the shape of an old whiskey tumbler found in the walls of Raffles Singapore during renovations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeans are similarly heavy and also fashioned with zippers and other hardware.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Narges, a general practitioner in her thirties, fashioned a tourniquet from a head scarf to save the woman’s leg from a bullet wound.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Monochromatic is a Selena Gomez calling card, who has fashioned a refined, ladylike sense of style over the years and established herself as an LBD devotee.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Considerations on Type of Plastic Used While several different types of plastic can be fashioned into food storage containers, not all of these plastics are equally sturdy or equally safe for reuse.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Unique items include a quilt fashioned out of repurposed denim, with a soft flannel lining and handmade by a friend and vendor.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The Taj Mahal diamond is mounted in jade and hangs from a custom gold, ruby and diamond chain fashioned by Cartier and meant to resemble the style of an original silk cord the diamond hung from when it was created for a Mughal emperor in the early 17th century.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
High-octane glamour is delivered by servers in glittering jumpsuits worthy of an Abba reunion and a huge circular amber bar, fashioned in the shape of an old whiskey tumbler found in the walls of Raffles Singapore during renovations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeans are similarly heavy and also fashioned with zippers and other hardware.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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After Michael Mann’s underperforming 1986 film Manhunter adapted Harris’ earlier Hannibal novel Red Dragon, Orion Pictures landed Gene Hackman to direct and star in The Silence of the Lambs.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other gifts are often produced in tandem with local fashion designers or curated by the city’s coolest design shops.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The game has already produced one jackpot winner this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Services include hot stone therapy, classic Swedish massage, aromatherapy massages, and facials tailored to each guest.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Robotic missions are cheaper, they can be tailored to meet the limitations of the current technology, and there isn't nearly the same level of risk involved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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To capture the look and feel of the first season of the show, Selman says that the animators adjusted the visual style for the opening sequence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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The statement also said air traffic control operation delays were affecting departures and arrivals and flight schedules would have to be adjusted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Morey manufactured, packaged and marketed a wide range of products, including food items, brooms, writing tablets, matches, snuff, chewing tobacco and cigars.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Donelli said several factors are driving the increase, including the army’s acquisition of new weapons and drones manufactured and supplied by foreign actors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Game and Fish Commission created the structures from hundreds of invasive red cedars cut from Lake Ouachita's shoreline.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashioned. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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