1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
Ridley Scott adapted Lucas' story into a biographical crime drama starring Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, the detective determined to take him down.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
-
That choice makes sense for many homes, especially homes adapted for people with mobility challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
This past awards season, the brand hosted a pre-Oscars dinner with nominee Stellan Skarsgård, who also starred in a short film produced by the brand, which was filmed at the storied (West) Hollywood haunt.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
-
The quality adjustment problem does not reside in nominal GDP, which simply asks what was spent, earned, or produced in current dollars, but rather in the deflator applied to convert those nominal figures into real terms.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
-
From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Verb
-
Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
-
Your access will continue until the end of your current subscription after which the cancellation will take effect and no further charges will be made.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Verb
-
The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
-
Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
At the For Future Reference Vintage booth at the Couture jewelry show at the Wynn, Amy Rothner, director of sales at Excalibur Estate Jewelry, an exhibitor at the antique show, wore a gold Cartier bracelet watch with a blue lapis dial, manufactured by Piaget in the 1990s.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
-
The film bounces back after that reunion and brings the film home to a smart, sentimental celebration of music that isn’t manufactured but comes out of a place of pure love and absolute passion.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.—
Kevin Baxter
Follow
June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
-
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
-
But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
-
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashioned. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
