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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Recent Examples of tailor
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Algorithms tailor what people see.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Verb
But, one year in office, the president has few achievements specifically tailored to black America.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
His mother, Laura, was a dietitian, and his father, Grady Wilson, was a tailor.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Algorithms tailor what people see.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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The Spaniard believes that race weekend formats should be adjusted too, to allow drivers to prepare for the sport part of the weekend.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though the researchers adjusted for many lifestyle and health factors, unmeasured differences between people could still play a role in cognitive outcomes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the responsibility for the sewer line doesn’t rest with just one municipality.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s ordinance seeks to amend sewer rate provisions that would place liens on rental properties in the city, according to council documents.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Until now, most research on these early Mesozoic sea monsters — the first tetrapods to adapt to marine life — has focused on the Northern Hemisphere.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Crumbl has adapted to rising labor costs by bypassing cashiers with technology that allows customers to order and pay for their dessert on their own.—
Paul Lopez,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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As much as short hair suits Joey King, this shoulder-length, blunt cut with bangs might just be even more stunning.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Different watering methods like bottom watering, top watering, and submerging can help suit specific succulent needs.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
Dallas News,
2 Feb. 2021
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Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.—
Tim Fitzsimons,
NBC News,
3 June 2019
Verb
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The Independent Spirits These leads paved their own way with wit, charm, and a refusal to conform.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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My body began to conform to my new way of thinking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film follows a lonely fisherwoman who asks a master basket weaver to build her a husband out of wood, only to become the envy of the village that once shunned her.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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The couturier created dresses with names such as Tokyo or Utamaro — after the 18th-century Japanese artist — using exceptional fabrics produced by Tatsumura Textile, a historic silk weaver from Kyoto.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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