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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
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Attendees interpreted the theme through tailoring and traditional suiting fabric used in unconventional ways.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style.
—Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025
The women’s Blue Tab collection emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
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And kept the tailoring really simple, kept the suits really simple.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Attendees interpreted the theme through tailoring and traditional suiting fabric used in unconventional ways.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style.
—Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025
The women’s Blue Tab collection emphasizes sophisticated denim tailoring and feminine craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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Look beyond the couture outfits and outlandish costumes to see how this fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition revived racial segregation, using the museum’s traditional setting as a standard of approval — and control.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 May 2025
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Del Rey’s dress was black Valentino couture, and, at first glance, the star of the show was the oversized bow at the shoulder, which also included an eye-catching feather detail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
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The people who succeed in adapting to new challenges aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who don’t let failure stop them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Galway is senior vice president, creative direction at German sportswear brand Adidas.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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That comes after Rival sportswear giant Adidas warned last week that the levies would lead to price hikes for all of its U.S. products.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
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Her dress was paired with a long quilted puffer cape reminiscent of the brand's luxury outerwear.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The jacket was inspired by the Marmot outerwear Rocky saw being worn in his native Harlem growing up.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 May 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Carre Photo: Sophie Carre Earlier today, meanwhile, Lawrence attended a private dinner for Dior and The Hollywood Reporter in another polished ensemble from the French brand.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 May 2025
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This 2011 ensemble teen movie revolves around the prom, as Nova (Aimee Teegarden) and her friends make decorations as part of the planning committee, debate what to wear, and obsess over whether their crushes will ask them to the dance.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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