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as in adapting
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 producing
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 fashioning
Despite the inherent pressure of fashioning a collection that will receive intense scrutiny, Jacobs seems far less angst-ridden than Isaac Mizrahi in Unzipped, who nearly came to pieces on screen during the making of his fall 1994 collection.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Lately, novelists have put a political spin on the idea, counterposing hopeful acts of individual self-fashioning to the immovable weight of circumstance.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
For a man lacking in prospects and acquainted with failure, meeting the patron saint of self-fashioning must have felt like divine revelation.
—Matthew Redmond
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Lately, novelists have put a political spin on the idea, counterposing hopeful acts of individual self-fashioning to the immovable weight of circumstance.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
For a man lacking in prospects and acquainted with failure, meeting the patron saint of self-fashioning must have felt like divine revelation.
—Matthew Redmond
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioning
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Make sure to continuously fine‑tune the AI testing tool, adapting it to changes in your strategy or flow.—
Oleg Sadikov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tana dabbled in film producing, and his name inspired Robert Urich’s moniker, Dan Tanna, on Vega$, a series produced by Dan Tana’s fan Aaron Spelling.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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At just 4 to 5 weeks old, the kittens are still adjusting to life without their mother after being fostered through A Place for Meow Rescue, a rescue based in Rapid City, South Dakota.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As already mentioned, the minimum investment thresholds were raised to $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (rural, high-unemployment, or infrastructure projects) and $1,050,000 elsewhere, adjusting these amounts for inflation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The AirPods Pro 2 seem to have gotten better through updates over time, and the adaptive noise cancellation is excellent at tailoring itself to your environment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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At Electric Goddess, their projects begin with an in-depth strategy session to align on goals, risks, and vision before tailoring a plan that fits.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Officials are now working on drafting new rules and licensing regulations that would change that, creating a new type of marijuana business allowed in the city after voters legalized recreational marijuana statewide in 2022.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Millions will die, but society will finally get serious about creating adequate fail-safes for this new technology.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Fashioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashioning. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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