TAILOR Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of tailor

as in to adjust

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation the stand-up comic refused to tailor his routine for network television

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Verb

That’s where Celine designer Michael Rider showed various iterations of voluminous pants that bloom and pool at the ankle, pairing them with slim sweaters, tailored suit jackets, blazers, and cardigans. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 July 2026 Stantt, which was founded by Kirk Keel and Matt Hornbuckle in 2015, uses a patented DataFit proprietary body sizing system to help customers achieve a near-custom fit in dress shirts, trousers and tailored clothing. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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Nolan, for his directorial or writing faults, is an exceptionally talented technical filmmaker, and seemed tailor made to bring ancient Greece and the legendary story to life. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Knowing that New York City was where the masters worked, Shattuck moved there, took a job under Alan Flusser, and met Raphael Raffaelli, the Argentinean tailor who would become his maestro. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailor

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Verb

Museums can use data to manage traffic by adjusting opening hours and providing navigational aids, but digital tools also enable subtler interventions.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Ultra-fast responsiveness and a broad adjustment range, capable of adjusting damping force in less than 10 milliseconds.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Definition of adjust

Noun

And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.

— Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.

— Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of stitcher

Verb

One thing setting the Kenyan apart is how quickly she’s adapted and absorbed lessons from her veteran teammates.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of adapt

Verb

As the day progresses, executive function naturally dips, making late afternoon better suited for collaborative alignment.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The set includes two chairs, two loveseats, and a coffee table that can be arranged to suit your setup.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of suit

Noun

Diné weaver Marilou Schultz has been probing the harmonies and dissonances between these technologies since the 1960s.

— Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
Though the craft has traditionally been passed down from mother to daughter across Gullah Geechee communities, Alston learned the skill from his mother-in-law 22 years ago and is now a fifth-generation sweetgrass weaver.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Definition of weaver

Verb

These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Pressure on talent to aesthetically conform used to arise quietly, behind the scenes, from agents, managers and others within the system.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of conform

Noun

De La Paz looked online and found a seamstress role in the uniform department with Xanterra Parks & Resorts, a concessionaire that operates hotels, lodges, restaurants and other businesses in Yellowstone.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Serving as seamstress and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln, Keckley is remembered today as a designer, educator, abolitionist, and writer.

— Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of seamstress

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