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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
House of McQueen, a new play about the late designer, will open Sept. 9 at The Mansion at Hudson Yards, kicking off New York Fashion Week with a flourish of theatrical tailoring.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Day 1- Bedding Because sheets should be washed once a week, Gagliardi suggests tailoring your laundry week around it.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Benetti has spent the last five years broadening its fiberglass offerings, tailoring models for different types of owners.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
House of McQueen, a new play about the late designer, will open Sept. 9 at The Mansion at Hudson Yards, kicking off New York Fashion Week with a flourish of theatrical tailoring.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The therapists clearly know their craft, tailoring each treatment to exactly what your body needs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Day 1- Bedding Because sheets should be washed once a week, Gagliardi suggests tailoring your laundry week around it.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Verb
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Bus operators are adjusting schedules, while freight companies are warning of significant delays.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Malonga contributed 13 points on efficient 6-of-7 shooting, another reminder of how quickly the 19-year-old is adjusting to the league.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Descend into a world of low-slung loungers and flickering candles—where treatments range from warm rose oil massages to cryotherapy facials and hedgerow scrubs that feel like countryside meets couture.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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New York Fashion Week delivers the style inspo on and off the runway while the Emmys bring the red carpet glam, and don’t forget, Taylor Swift is back in the stands serving stadium couture with a blinding new accessory.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Enhancing internal device output The team from Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems and Guangxi University has come up with six innovative structural designs, focusing on enhancing internal device output and adapting to external environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Aug. 2025
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Atef knew, however, that adapting it for the screen would take some work.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t the first time Kravitz and her stylist, Danielle Goldberg, have embraced nonchalant suiting on her press tour.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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Regina King at 53 owns the room in powerful suiting and plunging necklines with sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some consider Miramar unique, in niche somewhere between traditional sportswear and athleisure.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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American Eagle shares jumped more than 8% on Wednesday after the retailer announced a collaboration with Kelce's sportswear brand Tru Kolors.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 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
Noun
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Kebede wears python-effect and suede outerwear over fluid pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The brand produces T-shirts, outerwear, technical bottoms, performance apparel, jiu-jitsu gear, footwear, accessories and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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