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
K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Walking is a relatively easy exercise to perform, and it can be tailored to suit all individuals, regardless of their age or mobility level.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
Jerry Lorenzo of Fear Of God really championed his tailor at the Met Gala, which was inspiring.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Walking is a relatively easy exercise to perform, and it can be tailored to suit all individuals, regardless of their age or mobility level.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
For a special film screening and panel, Williams stepped out in an navy blue look from GapStudio’s fall-winter 2025 collection, featuring an oversized button-up and trousers that are loose but not baggy, creating that effortless quality that typically requires a great tailor.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
Jerry Lorenzo of Fear Of God really championed his tailor at the Met Gala, which was inspiring.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Water and sewer bills have been among the main concerns voiced by residents to city officials and the media.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Disproportionately high property taxes are one telltale sign of a city trapped in a cycle of municipal debt, and so are weak public services—underfunded schools, underpaid teachers, aging recreation centers, sewer systems in need of an upgrade.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Limón is known for having some of the country’s best beaches, with a spot to suit every beachgoer’s preferences.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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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Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In his role at Proximity, Morrison serves as the weaver, loom repairman, payroll manager, shipping person and quality control inspector.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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The cost to pay a weaver in a foreign country is much cheaper than the cost of labor in the United States, and the cost of an 8-foot-by-10-foot rug can already range from at least $2,500 to up to $6,500.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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