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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While some authors want to be very actively involved in developing their projects for TV and film, Rabineau and Zaitz Michael say that the level of involvement has to be tailored to each client. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Outpost says the expensive, complex infrastructure is built once and reused across missions, with the innermost module tailored to each customer. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Zavee tailor shop was closing early Wednesday because its little generator doesn’t provide power for very long, according to a clerk. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tailor

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Earlier this year, the EU softened its corporate sustainability disclosure rules and adjusted its carbon pricing framework.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
The advice is nearly always the same — wait until after midnight, preferably until the hours before dawn, then give your eyes half an hour to adjust to the darkness.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 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

That said, the vibe is definitely more refined and suited to couples and solo or business travelers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Built in 2005 for the ATP World Tour Finals, the 15,000-seat tennis venue features a fragmented steel roof that opens and closes to suit indoor or outdoor play.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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

In fact, all my attempts to conform to Apple’s requirements for the new Screen Time have taken a while to kick in.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Rather than conforming to what others — especially her brothers — expect of her, Red Jacob urges Ellen to play to her own unique strengths.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of conform

Noun

Delving into the archives, chief product officer Barbara Zappoli and the team of expert seamstresses sought to refresh signature lingerie constructions and techniques in the name of comfort, an obsession of brand founder Ada Masotti.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of seamstress

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