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

Verb

Students are tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions, emphasizing relevant skills and using language that aligns with the position. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Campanile is continuing to work in journalism, having just launched a media consultancy, FFWD Media Mentor, tailored to early-career and student journalists. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Noun

These are often added within the alterations process by a tailor and are customized to the height of the dress wearer. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 With their compact dimensions and ease of transport, the metal boxes are tailor made for tiny homes. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor

Verb

In 2025, however, foundation giving increased by just 3 percent (again, adjusted for inflation).

— Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Watering thoroughly and mulching are essential to help plants adjust after transplanting.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 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

Verb

Rather than forcing you to adapt to a permanently stitched grid of elastic loops, the M3 utilizes heavy-duty, modular pages.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
However, cane begonias, rex begonias, and wax begonias all adapt well to indoor living and can either be grown as permanent houseplants or moved back outdoors after winter.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapt

Verb

Built on Scout & Film’s experience managing locations for film and advertising productions, the platform connects location scouts, agencies, production companies and film commissions with locations suited to their production requirements.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
The company or role may have changed, or the person’s strengths may be better suited to another environment.

— Michael Londgren, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of suit

Noun

This systematic integration of DPI means that a small-scale weaver in India or an artisan in Egypt can plug directly into a multi-nation marketplace without navigating complex Western banking rails.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
In Chinese mythology, Zhinü, a weaver girl represented by the Vega star, falls in love with Niulang, a cowherd embodied by the Altair star.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of weaver

Verb

Researchers fabricated the devices on 4-inch wafers as well as flexible substrates, potentially making the architecture suitable for electronics that need to conform to non-flat surfaces.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of conform

Noun

Woll plays Sylvia, whose work as a seamstress keeps her in close proximity to the Wives and daughters of Gilead’s Commanders.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Meet the Experts Melissa Lynn Oddo is a seamstress with over 25 years of experience and the owner of deMelis Atelier.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of seamstress

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