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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
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Activewear has crossed into tailoring.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The oversized tailoring of the jacket saves this ensemble from becoming too preppy and will keep you warm against your office’s too-chilly air conditioning.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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From surprise proposals to solo parenting, glam getaways to growing pains, this is the new era of reality TV where the chaos is couture — and the bonds are unbreakable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since Nike's latest earnings report in March, some analysts are no longer as bullish on the sportswear and sneaker giant.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead of Beta Cloth, though, the crew’s outerwear was made out of polybenzimidazole (PBI), a less-itchy, fire-resistant golden-brown fabric.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 16 billion euros market cap company, known for its high-end outerwear, has engaged in a campaign to expand the brand beyond its winter heritage to an all-season luxury wear.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her Dior premiere look is one of three ensembles Theron has worn so far to promote Apex.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The ensemble also includes Jenkins, Sunday, Peter Sarsgaard, Chris Perfetti and Wynn Everett.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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