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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But there are people like Fred who take an observation, and package it and transmute it, and can see the utility of something and tailor it to the show.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 June 2026
Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Companies should be prepared to develop transparent communication strategies and tailor communications to relevant ads and consumers, based on a good understanding of their consumers and their appetites.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Verb
The program has been tailored to Marsch’s demands on the team.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But there are people like Fred who take an observation, and package it and transmute it, and can see the utility of something and tailor it to the show.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 June 2026
Noun
Its satin fabric is surprisingly forgiving thanks to its four-way stretch, while an adjustable, self-tie back and padding-free bust will allow me to fine-tune my fit before running to the tailor.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Companies should be prepared to develop transparent communication strategies and tailor communications to relevant ads and consumers, based on a good understanding of their consumers and their appetites.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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Police adjust barricades at a security checkpoint at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Management Incentives Change The Situation Investors spend a great deal of time adjusting earnings forecasts by a few percentage points.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Most of the Chicago area uses a combined sewer system, where stormwater and household wastewater drain into the same pipes.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Over the last 11 months, workers have been focused on removing trees, installing water and sewer infrastructure, and adding sidewalks.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Cohen said the company will adapt to the new regulations in California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 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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With such a wide variety of different colors and patterns, these versatile Havaianas flip-flops are suited not just for the beach with swimsuits and coverups, but also with linen pants, longline denim shorts, and even summer dresses, proving that comfort is chic.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Set in the hills of Joá, the west Rio neighborhood where the city rises into Atlantic forest and mountains, the roughly 6,000-square-meter (just shy of 65,000 square feet) property occupies terrain well suited to Burle Marx’s imagination.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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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This design maximizes ocean views while conforming to the slope across five or possibly more levels.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Yet her grandmother defied those rigid gender norms, passing on to her the ancestral practice of the backstrap loom — an ancient, portable device operated using a strap secured around the weaver’s waist.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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