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
Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Nixon, meanwhile, loved the tailoring and suiting that Miranda gets to wear.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Viscose pleated denim allows beautiful movement, while flannels and tartans nod to classic tailoring.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
Neutral tones and easy tailoring continue to shape Letizia’s summer wardrobe.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
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From May through October, Fort Ticonderoga also hosts narrative boat cruises along neighboring Lake Champlain, sharing the story of the fort as one of North America’s most strategic strongholds, and demonstrations in everything from muscat firing to tailoring and shoemaking.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Nixon, meanwhile, loved the tailoring and suiting that Miranda gets to wear.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Viscose pleated denim allows beautiful movement, while flannels and tartans nod to classic tailoring.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
Neutral tones and easy tailoring continue to shape Letizia’s summer wardrobe.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Verb
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
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Or the Lanvin private shopping experience at the Dominick Hotel in NYC’s Soho—the luxury French brand brings its couture lines, which typically can only be seen at Fashion Week, to your hotel room for a personalized styling and shopping session.—
Hannah Seligson,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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Her gown, a Schiaparelli spring 2025 couture runway piece designed by the maison’s creative director, Daniel Roseberry, also added an air of eccentricity to her overall style with a stiff, off-the-shoulder, crystal bodice top.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Verb
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This vulnerability reinforces why organizations must evolve beyond fraud awareness and, in partnership with their financial institutions, adopt prevention strategies, practices and technologies that can keep pace with the constantly adapting threat.—
David Culbertson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
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The collection features elevated, fashion-forward sportswear, including luxe knitwear (polos, skirts and tops), sweat sets, tailored track pants and performance outerwear, along with workout gear, sporty tailoring, dresses, skirts, shirts and accessories such as handbags.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Stop by to shop American sportswear summer staples like button-down linen shirts, light cashmere sweaters, and white jeans.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
Verb
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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
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Peter Millar’s products include tops, bottoms, outerwear, sport coats and accessories.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Those motifs appeared on some of the outerwear, too.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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