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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 tormentor of a quarterback, whose two touchdown runs were eerily similar to those which fashioned Jeanty a household name and top 10 pick, makes the Bulls a larger blip on Florida’s radar than expected.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Maresco may be searching himself in some sense, though the film is fashioned from the outset as a more literal search.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
While the original iteration was fashioned from recycled cashmere, Fiszel’s latest drop, the Varsity collection, is fashioned from cotton and packed with retro-sporty charm thanks to contrasting varsity stripes and throwback gum sole.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Both cameras' shells are fashioned from aluminum alloy blocks, and feature largely the same design.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Programs for the service were fashioned to look like newspapers.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Hardin fashioned a fake badge using the lid of a can.
—Andrew Demillo, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Crowns of excellence aren’t handed down; they’re fashioned by communities devoted to purpose, clarity, and measurable progress.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Maresco may be searching himself in some sense, though the film is fashioned from the outset as a more literal search.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
While the original iteration was fashioned from recycled cashmere, Fiszel’s latest drop, the Varsity collection, is fashioned from cotton and packed with retro-sporty charm thanks to contrasting varsity stripes and throwback gum sole.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Both cameras' shells are fashioned from aluminum alloy blocks, and feature largely the same design.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Programs for the service were fashioned to look like newspapers.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Hardin fashioned a fake badge using the lid of a can.
—Andrew Demillo, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Crowns of excellence aren’t handed down; they’re fashioned by communities devoted to purpose, clarity, and measurable progress.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film has a strong cast headed by Russell Crowe, Rami Malik and Michael Shannon, and Vanderbilt adapted it from the Jack El-Hai book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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From breezy beach houses to polished family homes, the firm’s work is perfectly tailored to the clients’ needs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their results mark a step toward highly efficient solar panels that can be manufactured at an industrial scale.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Marvell has a 2nm SRAM platform manufactured at TSMC.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Courtesy of the artist and Le Random Bauman joined an existing team conformed by CEO thefunnyguys and CFO/COO Zack Taylor, who head the company’s operations and strategic planning.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The ad’s award has since been revoked and the agency that created it has issued a public apology, but Salvador isn’t done.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashioned. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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