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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
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The brand is known for its tailoring, sophistication and quality, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Velvet burgundy jackets, metallic blazers and sleek black tailoring created a cohesive aesthetic for the fan-favorite boy band.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The brand is known for its tailoring, sophistication and quality, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
Joy and Jill are the fourth generation of a tailoring family that, up until five years ago, had only focused on menswear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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While attending the Office Romance world premiere in Los Angeles, Lopez embraced a nostalgic style moment in an archival Atelier Versace couture dress from Lily et Cie, which made its runway debut back in 2004.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This is used in sportswear to absorb shock and minimize impact.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Prices will max out around 500 euros for outerwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Instead, opt for something that looks put together and can easily be dressed up or down with accessories and the right outerwear.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Skeptics also offer psychological explanations, noting that many eyewitness accounts contain tropes from popular sci-fi stories, conforming to cultural expectations of alien encounters.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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During her matches, the 28-year-old athlete has turned the tennis court into her own personal runway, wearing a slew of elaborate ensembles.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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According to O'Keefe, Danny was even more central to the story in early drafts of the script, but his role was diminished to shine a larger spotlight on the supporting ensemble.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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