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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
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Activewear has crossed into tailoring.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
There’s Richard Gere in Armani tailoring in American Gigolo, and Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne famously wore Armani pinstripes.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Activewear has crossed into tailoring.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Finnish officials say their model would draw from these examples while tailoring their approach.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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The outfits on the red carpet can be counted on to be couture or custom, even down to the shoes.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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There’s some good Armani couture, and I was amused by Amari (Simone Ashley), Miranda’s current assistant, wearing a Thom Browne uniform.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Turns out, there’s an interesting story around how Hathaway got the outerwear back into her wardrobe.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead of Beta Cloth, though, the crew’s outerwear was made out of polybenzimidazole (PBI), a less-itchy, fire-resistant golden-brown fabric.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 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
Noun
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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 10 May. 2026.
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