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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
Competing against Paula Badosa of Spain during Day Two of the 2025 French Open, Osaka added a playful touch to her game-ready hairdo with hot pink extensions fashioned in the shape of flower heads.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Newspapers on both sides of this divide fashioned the arguments for their side and rallied their followers to vote accordingly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
There’s some consistency to how McCartney and his partner have fashioned this as a rock record that’s closer to mid-period Wings than any kind of flagrant Beatles self-homage.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Fernandes has fashioned 132 chances this season, almost twice the number of anyone else.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Rian is similarly hamstrung by inarticulacy and masculine angst, but his storyline feels the least convincing, as if fashioned only to prove money can’t buy happiness, even if Cole convincingly suggests unspoken depths.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The fictional host was fashioned largely after Fox News blowhard Bill O’Reilly.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Arsham himself fashioned the quirky, matching-green instruments.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Morris, who fashioned himself as the MAGA candidate, withdrew from the race and encouraged his backers to support Barr.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Newspapers on both sides of this divide fashioned the arguments for their side and rallied their followers to vote accordingly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
There’s some consistency to how McCartney and his partner have fashioned this as a rock record that’s closer to mid-period Wings than any kind of flagrant Beatles self-homage.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Fernandes has fashioned 132 chances this season, almost twice the number of anyone else.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Rian is similarly hamstrung by inarticulacy and masculine angst, but his storyline feels the least convincing, as if fashioned only to prove money can’t buy happiness, even if Cole convincingly suggests unspoken depths.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The fictional host was fashioned largely after Fox News blowhard Bill O’Reilly.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Arsham himself fashioned the quirky, matching-green instruments.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Morris, who fashioned himself as the MAGA candidate, withdrew from the race and encouraged his backers to support Barr.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
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That switch has had a positive effect on Bello, but the problem now is that the Red Sox relievers haven’t adapted as seamlessly to opening the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Burial practices have to be carefully adapted to make sure the virus doesn't spread further.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The Marty Party produced one postseason goal in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Cool conditions produced a bunch of fast times Friday at the CIF state track and field championships.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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One of my favorite looks to wear on repeat in summer is a beautifully tailored, matching set like this blazer style.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Ask whether treatments are tailored to your bloodwork, history and goals, or applied to every guest who walks through the door.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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That movie opened to $103 million through the four-day holiday (including $84 million over the traditional weekend) and $168 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Peregrines have long, stiff, tapered wings that can be subtly shaped and adjusted as needed during flight.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Wigley reported that Hyperion’s AI systems and 3D-printing capabilities will allow ASTRA vessels to be manufactured in a range of formats and mission setups.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The team fed its own fears, filled in the gaps and manufactured scary versions of the future.—
Inga Bielińska,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 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,
30 May 2026
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“Fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashioned. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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