tailoring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tailoringnext
as in couture

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tailoring

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verb

present participle of tailor
as in adjusting
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 tailoring
Noun
Continuing the Men in Black—or perhaps Studs in Black—thread, the Stud Budz arrived in tailoring that proved there is more than one way to wear a suit. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Styled with mauve pants, strappy sandals, and an oversized pouch bag, the look strikes the perfect balance between tailoring and unexpected details. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Verb
For over nine years, Bieber has been obsessively tailoring all of her clothing to get her streamlined, minimalist look. — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 14 July 2026 Design for Your Routine Having sources of inspiration is important, but tailoring your favorite ideas to feel realistic for your individual space and lifestyle is even more crucial. — The Spruce, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailoring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
  1. couture
  2. adjusting
  3. sportswear
  4. adapting
  5. outerwear
  6. suiting
  7. ensemble
  8. conforming
Noun
  • Fendi’s centenary Following Lagerfeld’s death in 2019, English fashion designer Kim Jones was appointed artistic director of couture and womenswear in 2020.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of couture
Verb
  • The two males are adjusting well, according to caretakers at SeaWorld, and are slowly being introduced to the existing whales at the park.
    — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, your phone is silent and the organization is already adjusting to your absence.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusting
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Karina has been the face of campaigns for luxury beauty, tourism, alcohol, footwear, food and beverages, coffeehouses, professional sports, sportswear, jewelry, technology, automobiles, eyeglasses, sunglasses, dolls and more.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other top brands position themselves within the convergence of performance sportswear and fashion lifestyle, including athleisure wear.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sportswear
Verb
  • Many Marylanders would rather be enjoying the autumn season and adapting to new routines instead of grasping the full implications of an overtly partisan law.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Kelley is writing in his second turn adapting a Wolfe novel after creating and executive producing the 2024 Netflix limited series A Man in Full, which starred Jeff Daniels and Diane Lane.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapting
Noun
  • Various styles of outerwear, T-shirts and accessories hang on racks throughout.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • On the heels of naked dressing, a music festival is a great time to try the lingerie as outerwear trend and forego pants altogether.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of outerwear
Verb
  • Operational databases—often NoSQL systems—excel at reacting to change instantly and fetching individual records with almost no delay, suiting situations where the business must act on new data in near real time.
    — Kevin Mathrani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Nicole Kidman is serving up the aesthetic blueprint for the ultimate European summer, from embracing power suiting in Wimbledon’s Royal Box to showing off her natural blonde curls while jet-setting out of Ibiza.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of suiting
Noun
  • This year, she was cast in the ensembles for the Netflix drama series The Body and the A24 comedy Peaked, set to share the screen with Laura Dern and Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest draw is obviously the ensemble of rising stars, which includes not one, but two actors with famous parents, as well as a couple of familiar faces in scene-stealing roles.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensemble
Verb
  • Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of conforming

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