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the stand-up comic refused to tailor his routine for network television
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Recent Examples of tailoring
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Below, find the 12 best looks of the evening, spotlighting rich texture, asymmetrical tailoring, and dramatic silk flourishes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Feb. 2026
Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Taking inspiration from observing the rawness of Ma Tei’s Temple Street, the collectionmerges haute couture tailoring with the roughness of grassroots life.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Below, find the 12 best looks of the evening, spotlighting rich texture, asymmetrical tailoring, and dramatic silk flourishes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Williams won his first of five Oscars for Fiddler on the Roof, seamlessly tailoring the Broadway musical's score to the big screen.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
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Vintage gems, like this Gucci 1999 piece, are also typical of the Rihanna school of style, from archival accessories and custom couture, to Chanel faux fur jackets, retro sports jerseys, or Galliano-era Dior saddle bags.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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For Valérie Messika, couture week is when her retail partners traditionally come to discover her brand’s latest fine jewelry lines.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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McPhail said Home Depot's business was relatively stable throughout the year, including in the fourth quarter, when adjusting for storms.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Because many travelers book trips months in advance, the biggest question now is whether the recent disruptions in western Mexico will stabilize before those peak weeks or whether airlines and cruise lines will continue adjusting schedules and itineraries as spring break demand ramps up.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone adapting the Book of Genesis, even via fantasy sports, must reckon with the origins of the universe, which is tricky.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Collins will play Hepburn during the filming of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, with Dickinson creator Alena Smith adapting the screenplay.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The spring 2026 collection features whites, blacks, grays and ecru, blending sportswear with sophisticated fabrics like lace, lingerie and silk.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In 2015, Strahan launched his lifestyle brand, Michael Strahan™, which currently includes more than 50 product categories, including home decor, skincare, sportswear and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 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
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Stars including Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, Heated Rivalry's François Arnaud, and music icon Queen Latifah strutted the grey carpet before taking front-row seats for the suiting specialist's latest looks.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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While fabulous, Kim’s outerwear was not quite suited to these conditions.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Animal print outerwear and furry textures set a livelier tone.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some orchestral music simply sounds better performed by ensembles smaller than Strauss-size forces, and in cozier settings.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The singer often pairs her ensembles with towering boots and heels by Christian Louboutin, Casadei and more.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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