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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The investment ideas are tailored to these specific strategies and could differ from the investment bank’s fundamental ratings.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Rather than adjusting a factory’s pre-existing templates, a tailor will create an entirely new pattern for the client.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
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Verb
The pants are made with faux pockets and a faux fly, which is what gives them that polished and tailored appearance.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The investment ideas are tailored to these specific strategies and could differ from the investment bank’s fundamental ratings.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Noun
Davis was a tailor and one of Strauss’ customers.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Rather than adjusting a factory’s pre-existing templates, a tailor will create an entirely new pattern for the client.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Part of the process, called Biological Nutrient Removal, uses bacteria to remove 99% of the ammonia from the sewer water.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Locals wanted to know if — and if so, who — could have possibly investigated in the sewer systems after the calls.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Even legacy sportswear giants are adapting.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Or the difficulties Frimpong and Wirtz faced in adapting to the rigours of a Premier League that seemed to become more physical and attritional overnight?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 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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The bath products are from Ortigia, a Sicilian brand, that suited the colonial vibe of the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Zone 2 remains genuinely well-suited for beginners, older adults, people returning from injury, and anyone who needs a sustainable low-stress way to stay active.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 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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Before Serena and Venus came along, though, many Black players — including Gibson and Ashe — felt immense pressure to conform to the mores of tennis.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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But the social code requires those who make the cut to fit in and conform with the group’s behavior.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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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Scientists from South American institutions recently identified a new species of crevice weaver spider called Pikelinia floydmuraria.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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