tailoring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tailoringnext
as in couture

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tailoring

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verb

present participle of tailor
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
Noun
Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 For job seekers who want a more structured approach to tailoring applications, DashResume offers a practical set of tools. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
Verb
Rather than creating separate products for different audiences, JioHotstar aims to identify common viewing behaviors while tailoring experiences where necessary. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026 In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailoring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
  1. couture
  2. adjusting
  3. sportswear
  4. adapting
  5. outerwear
  6. suiting
  7. ensemble
  8. conforming
Noun
  • The Dutch designer, who regularly uses denim and deadstock in his couture collections, painted, shredded, and felted the fabric for a variety of jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Beneath all the splendor, the couture, the balls, and the opera lurked an undercurrent of hatred, one that would fester and erupt in ways both insidious and catastrophic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of couture
Verb
  • Looking back to 1990, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Minnesota had the biggest drops, when adjusting for the age of their populations, averaging more than 63% fewer coronary artery disease deaths than in 1990.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
  • Powdery Mildew or Root Rot Minor cases of powdery mildew and root rot can sometimes be fixed by adjusting watering schedules and treating petunias with an organic fungicide.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of adjusting
Noun
  • For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.
    — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of sportswear
Verb
  • Following the success of 2023’s Oppenheimer — which earned Nolan his first Academy Awards for best director and best picture — the filmmaker turned his attention to adapting Homer’s ancient Greek epic.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Architect Luis Laplace is overseeing the renovation, continuing the gallery’s practice of adapting historic buildings for contemporary use.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of adapting
Noun
  • As advances in product innovation have led consumers to expect lighter, more comfortable footwear, Wrangler is seeing that same demand make its way into outerwear and apparel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Layers for Unpredictable Weather One of the biggest mistakes Ali sees from guests is packing too much heavy, bulky outerwear.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of outerwear
Verb
  • Prince William joined her on the outing with a break from his usual navy suiting, instead rocking a beige suit jacket.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of suiting
Noun
  • The cast is a mix of professional actors in the Equity union, local talent plus children and teens adding to a fuller ensemble.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo round out the starry ensemble.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of ensemble
Verb
  • The boot relies on a combination of stretch ripstop upper fabric, laces and centrally zippered overlay to provide a confident, foot-conforming fit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of conforming

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