MODELING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

modeling

verb

variants or modelling

present participle of model

as in customizing

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Verb

Channel your inner fashion designer by choosing from the 19 color options, selecting two to three initials to embroider on the bag, and customizing the color of your monogram with one of 13 color options, creating a one-of-a-kind design.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
Tips for Making Sugar Cookie Bars This recipe is perfect on its own, but here are a few tips for customizing it to your taste.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of customizing

Verb

But now politics and policy are shaping the way capital is flowing in the world.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
With Election Day approaching, voters in Delaware County said a range of issues is shaping their decisions, from the economy and inflation to border security and crime.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of shaping

Verb

He was found later that same day near the Alabama state line, unharmed but dressed as a girl to obscure his appearance, after authorities tracked a vehicle matching a description given by Mateo’s mother.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
With help from stylist Law Roach, Zendaya wore the same butter-yellow, brown and white Lanvin string bikini top and matching low-rise, wide-leg pants Berry wore to the film’s New York premiere.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of matching

Verb

Trading on Wednesday stateside showed investors adjusting to midterm results, which showed Democrats flipping control of the House of Representatives and Senate — securing comfortable majorities in both chambers — and a slew of governorships, too.

— Lee Ying Shan,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
If the material needs adjusting, that can happen during this process, speeding up adoption, Parente said.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

Both use the same glide body, allowing the services to share a major weapon component while adapting the broader missile systems to their respective land- and sea-based launch platforms.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Pope was nominated for an Academy Award for adapting Philomena, starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

That might mean tailoring the way the company tells its story or responds to a client’s questions.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Changing course so close to the early-decision deadline can be difficult for applicants who have spent months tailoring their applications to a specific Cornell school, a distinctive part of the university's application process, according to Beaton.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

Jeremy Saulnier took a break from editing ‘SLAYGROUND’ to introduce a 10th anniversary screening of ‘GREEN ROOM’ at Alamo Drafthouse in LA and pay tribute to Patrick Stewart.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026
Sanderson explained his team would try and amend the situation by editing the trailer to remove footage of Elon at Trump rallies, and the new trailer would still be flagged.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of editing

Verb

Sensitive complexions get extra TLC from soothing Centella asiatica, antioxidant-rich green tea, and conditioning lysine.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
And for many Bears pass catchers who have never played with a quarterback quite like Williams, conditioning themselves — both mentally and physically — has become part of the process.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of conditioning

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