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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Born in Philadelphia in 1890, and raised in Brooklyn, Man Ray was the son of a seamstress and a tailor.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
By contrast, a human financial advisor can offer tailored, comprehensive financial planning to meet specific goals.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
This year, Vasilas is celebrating 50 years in business as a men’s clothier and tailor — and what the Greek immigrant says is his American dream come true.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Born in Philadelphia in 1890, and raised in Brooklyn, Man Ray was the son of a seamstress and a tailor.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Graham insisted JCPenney do that and have finished pieces that would fit curvy women without a need to be tailored.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
By contrast, a human financial advisor can offer tailored, comprehensive financial planning to meet specific goals.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, passengers will be able to control and adjust those settings, the spokesperson said.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also consider installing flood vents, a sump pump in your basement, and a sewer backflow valve.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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When the hat passes muster, its leather sweatband will be cut down to size and applied by skilled sewers.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 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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Sweeney and Dickson have been experimenting with more playful sartorial risks in the few months too; sailor chic via Coperni, subversive corporate attire with a pantsless suit and tie combo via Jean Paul Gaultier, and silky power suiting by Oscar de la Renta.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Individually, more fast-break chances would suit him well.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 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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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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For example, some birds of prey did not conform to the male advantage among birds, with female falcons and hawks in zoos outliving their male counterparts, according to the study.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The woven pieces were created in collaboration with Marelys Escalante, a master weaver and leading expert in iraca palm craftsmanship from the artisan community of Usiacurí, Colombia.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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