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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
Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
In the historic Whitely Building, the city’s first department store, tailoring now comes in the form of personalized itineraries incorporating massages, facials, ice baths, sleep tracking, quartz crystal beds, and much more, depending on what your biometrics reveal about you.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
According to a Dallas College spokesperson, the Ford ASSET program is one example of the strong partnerships the school has built with local employers, tailoring curriculum to match workforce needs.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Instead of relying on bold prints, locals let texture and tailoring stand out.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
In the historic Whitely Building, the city’s first department store, tailoring now comes in the form of personalized itineraries incorporating massages, facials, ice baths, sleep tracking, quartz crystal beds, and much more, depending on what your biometrics reveal about you.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
According to a Dallas College spokesperson, the Ford ASSET program is one example of the strong partnerships the school has built with local employers, tailoring curriculum to match workforce needs.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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Not that Frankel wasn’t on board for a sequel to the haute-couture comedy in theory — the 2006 film made $326 million at the box office, after all — but all the stars had to align for another movie to make sense, beginning with the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Kim, for one, opted for a custom take on the Jean Paul Gaultier spring 2022 couture collection, wearing jeans for the first time in a long time.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Minutes before the opening of his latest show, artist Gary Baseman, dressed as a retro diner cook, in a red-orange jumpsuit, white apron and hat, paced around Johnie’s Coffee Shop, moving art frames from one counter to another and adjusting the position of a cartoon cat plush toy.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Squatting, her eyes adjusting to the dim light, hoping for groggy chickens, their eyes shut and their beaks tucked into the fluff on their necks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Verb
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After a couple of years, Shapiro-Barnum met with broadcasters and streamers about adapting the show.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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EBay has also been trying to cut back while adapting to changes in the ways people shop.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Gentz spoke about how Zalando was using AI to advance its matchmaking system, which now advised shoppers on sportswear and beauty as well as fashion.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The German sportswear manufacturer has confirmed the deal, intended to support the growth of the leagues and the development of its 36 member clubs.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 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
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Vintage Outerwear Take a look through your closet for any vintage outerwear, such as a structured wool coat or pieces with strong tailoring or quality fabric content labels, says Mayrath.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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For Swedish outerwear brand Ridestore, that complexity became the starting point.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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At that time, the owners, and the development team committed to file a conforming site plan application within one year of the approval, which deadline the Zoning Board extended in March 2025 to November 5, 2025.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Joining her in red were Lena Dunham and Gwendoline Christie, who both arrived in over-the-top red ensembles.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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