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 actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs!
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Sidephone, meanwhile, takes a modular approach to customizing the hardware to fit into your life.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of customizing
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  • When James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins at DC Studios in 2022, one of their core tenets was ensuring that the writers and directors shaping their interconnected universe would not be beholden to a house style.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • An open conversation where Executive Members can ask Amy and Hilary questions, explore specific topics in more depth, share perspectives, and discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the longevity tech field.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaping
Verb
  • Sullivan and defender Kai Wagner had assists on Jacques' third goal -- matching his total from last season.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sullivan and defender Kai Wagner had assists on Jacques' third goal — matching his total from last season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of matching
Verb
  • Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Then Phoebe offers to help Henry out adjusting to his new school.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On top of directing, Hancock wrote the script, adapting the book by Matt and Harrison Query, which in turn was based on a short story by Matt Query that first appeared on Reddit.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapting
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  • The company already offers a version of ChatGPT for teachers, and tailoring a model to help kids with studying and homework could give OpenAI more ways to bring its product to schools.
    — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Targeting Activations​ The third growth lever is tailoring activation strategies based on differences in demand.
    — Tatiana Gouveia Nery Lindenberg, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Verb
  • Bennett recommends choosing a clear purpose for the area and editing accordingly, like a small bistro table with two chairs or a simple sofa with room to breathe.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This is also the first film for which Vaz has ceded editing responsibilities.
    — Dylan Adamson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of editing
Verb
  • Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of conditioning
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