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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
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The bridal gown is seemingly in the final stages of tailoring.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Some larger brands are taking a similar approach to tailoring their clients’ workouts, just on a bigger scale.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Each House has its skill — tailoring, plumbing, beekeeping.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The bridal gown is seemingly in the final stages of tailoring.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Some larger brands are taking a similar approach to tailoring their clients’ workouts, just on a bigger scale.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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The model wed music mogul Jimmy Iovine in a black vintage Givenchy Haute Couture gown and oversize sculptural couture headpiece by milliner Stephen Jones for their Valentine's Day nuptials.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its holdings range from 17th-century gowns and 1930s eveningwear by Coco Chanel to 1960s daywear by Mary Quant and post-war couture by Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga.—
Jane Levere,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But goalie-specific coaches have been around for years, too, and may have some adjusting to do.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And businesses are adapting quickly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Writer and composer Malloy is adapting his own book of the musical for the big screen and will also serve as executive producer.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The broader ambition is to remove trade-offs between comfort and performance, extending the material’s use across applications from sportswear to protective gear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The sportswear company forecasted a sales dip in the range of 2% to 4% in the fiscal fourth quarter compared to the same period a year ago.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 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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With the widespread availability of fully waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex, there was suddenly a whole new reason to reach for a short, lightweight piece of outerwear.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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There is also strong and consistent demand for culturally iconic product, including vintage Harley-Davidson pieces across tees, fleece, and outerwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2015, the Jenner sisters proved to be the ultimate trendsetters in ensembles (and one bright blue wig) that had the internet buzzing.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tatakov and Nikolaev are listed as participants via the Intrada Ensemble; the ensemble’s seven other members are not sanctioned.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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