modeling

verb

variants or modelling
present participle of model
as in customizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modeling
  1. customizing
  2. shaping
  3. matching
  4. adjusting
  5. adapting
  6. tailoring
  7. editing
  8. conditioning
Verb
  • The Sidephone, meanwhile, takes a modular approach to customizing the hardware to fit into your life.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Millennials reminisced about customizing their profiles with glitter graphics and profile songs, and the never-ending politics of curating their Top 8s.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of customizing
Verb
  • The novel tells the story of a violent revolution in the US which leads to a race war, and it has since been credited with shaping white nationalism in the US, the UK, and Germany.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Among them are Amanda Serrano, Kim Stone, Kerri Walsh Jennings and Jason Wright, four voices bringing distinct perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the business of women’s sports.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaping
Verb
  • In December 2020, Kotb, Schiffman and their family rocked around the Christmas tree in matching pajamas.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • From entering the Canadian Open with an 11-18 record in 2026 to playing in the quarters, Alexandrova is one win from matching a career-best result at a WTA 1000.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of matching
Verb
  • For Darline Graham, that tight timeline has meant adjusting to her new role as a senator and hitting the campaign trail, while mourning the unexpected loss of her brother.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That is a learnable skill that comes through trying, missing and adjusting, not by reading a prompt guide once.
    — Boyan Wan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • Restorations have allowed the hotel to retain its historic charm while adapting to modern comforts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than continually replacing the entire launch vehicle, engineers evolved the architecture through successive versions, adapting it to different payloads and missions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • Sending The Same Pitch To Every Reporter Today's media landscape is built on relationships, not mass distribution, which means tailoring your pitch to each reporter's beat, audience and interests is the only way to be truly successful.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Building genuine connections through networking is now considered more impactful than endlessly tailoring a resume.
    — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
Verb
  • The cinematography is by Camilla Cattabriga, with editing by Marco Costa.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The default image editing tool is fine but basic, with cropping and resizing options.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of editing
Verb
  • Another key to success is conditioning American security assistance on a partner’s adherence to the laws of armed conflict.
    — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce, among the vets, returned to team conditioning three weeks after his and Swift’s high-profile wedding.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of conditioning
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