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
Essence, 29 June 2025
Swedish brands Eton and Tretorn recently partnered on a capsule collection dedicated to the history of tennis, blending elements of classic tailoring and sportswear.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
With the right tailoring and silhouette, a simple sundress could easily look like an expensive designer piece—and in France, where clothing labels are practically taboo, no one would know the difference.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Modern and classic Black dandies also tend to embrace bespoke tailoring, extravagant accessories and bold color palettes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Verb
From sleek tailoring to playful print-mixing, each ensemble was meticulously styled to reflect his ongoing conversation between identity, history, and elegance.
—Essence, 29 June 2025
Swedish brands Eton and Tretorn recently partnered on a capsule collection dedicated to the history of tennis, blending elements of classic tailoring and sportswear.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
With the right tailoring and silhouette, a simple sundress could easily look like an expensive designer piece—and in France, where clothing labels are practically taboo, no one would know the difference.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Modern and classic Black dandies also tend to embrace bespoke tailoring, extravagant accessories and bold color palettes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Verb
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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
Noun
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The project’s launch also coincides with the 25th anniversary of Armani Casa, the Armani company’s 50-year milestone and two decades of Armani Privé couture collections.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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The show even turned its fictional couture house — fronted by flamboyant designer Pierre Cadault, played by Jean-Christophe Bouvet — into a marketing tool, working the character into a fictitious collaboration with real-life luggage brand Rimowa.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 July 2025
Verb
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This vulnerability reinforces why organizations must evolve beyond fraud awareness and, in partnership with their financial institutions, adopt prevention strategies, practices and technologies that can keep pace with the constantly adapting threat.—
David Culbertson,
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
Verb
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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
Noun
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The German sportswear company noted that McEachern will be based in Boston and will report to Maria Valdes, chief product officer at Puma.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some of the items shown in the complaint bear the logos of other sportswear companies, like Nike and Champion, alongside the word Columbia.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That's why a space dedicated to removing your shoes and outerwear is a timeless luxury found in both historic and modern homes all across the South.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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