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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Recent Examples of tailor

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Its Oceanic Balance Retreat is an all-encompassing yoga experience tailored to its surroundings, whether energizing at dawn or grounding at sunset. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Beyond these general recommendations, though, tailoring meal timing to your specific internal rhythms can be more complicated. — Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026

Noun

With a 26-inch inseam option, petites can finally skip the tailor and spend that extra cash on a round of gelato instead. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 So Estrella opened up a tailor shop and decided to make the suits herself, daughter-in-law Vanesa Estrella said. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailor

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The club had been away since relegation in 2018 and during that period had to adjust to fielding much more mundane talent.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Kory Kantenga, LinkedIn’s head of economics for the Americas, told Fortune that economists typically adjust labor-market data to remove predictable seasonal swings.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 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

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Yalcouye’s emergence feels like a big plus for Brighton, and the same can be said for the way in which Luka Vuskovic has adapted to the Premier League overnight.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
These apps have features like investment account syncing, net worth tracking and custom spending categories that adapt to retirees’ changing financial needs.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapt

Verb

In the wake of Antonio Silva’s move to the Premier League, Benfica should suit Circati, who is also comfortable moving the ball forward through adventurous carries and long passes from defence.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Tom Marchitelli blazed a unique trail in his rise to suiting mostly NFL superstars as a founder, designer and stylist for custom menswear brand Gentleman’s Playbook.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of suit

Verb

However, insects such as the fruit fly and plants such as the silverweed cinquefoil have also been shown to conform to Gloger’s rule.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of conform

Noun

But one woman who didn’t have to pay – and won’t have to stand in line – is Mia Hansson, a seamstress who was rewarded with free tickets because of her own rather unique contribution to tapestry lore.

— Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Across a walkway in the sky, banks of sewing machines are operated by 100 seamstresses in a room the size of a small airport.

— Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of seamstress

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