TAILORING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

tailoring 1 of 2

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Definition of tailoring

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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misadjusting

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Recent Examples of tailoring

Noun

Alongside training in apparel, menswear tailoring, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and fashion communication and management, students will benefit from dedicated modules covering technology, artificial intelligence, new materials and sustainability. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 For the occasion, Cameron wore a custom Giorgio Armani suit, coordinating with her now-husband in sleek tailoring by Giuliva Heritage. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Now Hoekstra is taking that argument and tailoring it to online betting platforms. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 One subject, the podcaster Andrew Gold, begins tailoring his content to anti-woke audiences, racking up huge numbers by playing to the preexisting grievances of his angry followers. — Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailoring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring

Noun

The model and entrepreneur walked in Schiaparelli’s Fall 2026 couture show, where Roseberry sent a number of avant-garde silicone looks down the runway.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
To get ready on her wedding day, Lauren donned her mother’s wedding gown, which had been restructured by couture atelier Estelle Chatorrier.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of couture

Verb

Mistakes happen in football, especially when a team’s adjusting to a new coaching staff, new technique, hasn’t carved out an identity yet, and is working toward creating culture.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Fox News offers stability this election season, while many of its rivals are adjusting to corporate maneuvers.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Noun

In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Metallica has tapped the German sportswear giant to create apparel for its 24-show residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sportswear

Verb

Those expenses are rising as utilities invest more in aging infrastructure and in adapting their systems to cope with the effects of climate change, Food and Water Watch said in its study.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
In the kids space, Studiocanal is also adapting Dermot O’Leary’s Toto the Ninja Cat and Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking with Heyday.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapting

Noun

But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of outerwear

Noun

Bolstered by a strong ensemble led by Paul Rudd, the film follows 20 experts who attempt to reach a consensus on a statement to Congress about the effects of carbon dioxide emissions on the climate.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Wear them with your favorite vintage tee and sneakers or a polo tee and loafers for a casual ensemble, or slip on a sleek blouse and kitten heels for a night out with friends.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of ensemble

Verb

There are parallels to be drawn in the MAGA crowd pining for the conforming jingoism of the 1950s.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026
What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

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