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
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Aesthetics aside, the heart of the hotel is the Sanctuary, where guests can receive full-body spa rituals tailored to their individual needs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
After all, having to frequently visit a tailor is an inconvenient and expensive step.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
If the shower has a certain theme, guests can also tailor their present selection to fit the event like a plush robe for a spa celebration or cookware for a cooking class party.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Aesthetics aside, the heart of the hotel is the Sanctuary, where guests can receive full-body spa rituals tailored to their individual needs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
The versatile firm tailors each project to its clients’ needs and works to give them a home that is functional and truly reflective of their personal style.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
After all, having to frequently visit a tailor is an inconvenient and expensive step.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If an office building is torn down, why would a city charge new water/sewer hookup fees when the office building demolition will remove hundreds of toilets, sinks and dishwashers that are already hooked up?—
David Marino,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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That meant every toilet flush or shower from another home would push the ring closer to the main sewer, where it likely would be lost forever.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2025
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The digital marketing industry seems to reinvent itself every time new tech develops — which requires marketing consultants to adapt right alongside the revolving door of trends.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Being able to adapt to change, focus on what’s relevant, switch between tasks, manage conflict, and recognize systems that may be different are all important aspects of the answer to this question.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With a stop at the Time 100 Summit, Meghan spoke to a rapt audience in a breezy tan Ralph Lauren suit just in time for the city's springtime thaw.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Built with treads that are suited for the trails and the road, these versatile sneakers can double as your favorite walking shoes during your spring travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 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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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After authorities responded with mass arrests, weavers formed clandestine committees and took secret oaths.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This almost full-day event brought together about 100 guests from across the supply chain, including spinners, weavers, knitters, garment manufacturers, brands and more.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This entails: Buying the May 30 $470 put @ $19.50 Selling the May 30 $520 put @ $42.20 The maximum reward is $2270 if META is above $5520 at expiration.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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