as in adjusts
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 tailors
Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.
—Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.
—Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailors
Verb
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Dieting can affect your metabolism as your body adjusts to getting fewer calories.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The water utility also built tens of thousands of feet of additional sewers to connect drains and other infrastructure to the underground tunnels.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the hat passes muster, its leather sweatband will be cut down to size and applied by skilled sewers.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Building resilience is also crucial, and this includes retaining financial reserves to manage the cash flow burden of diversification, maintaining safety stock for essential commodities, and dynamic pricing that adapts to tariffs.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His ability to throw precise, on-time passes suits a Jets offense that is predicated on timing and accuracy.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patios, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position, offering comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new browser looks a lot like traditional ones such as Google Chrome, but puts ChatGPT at the center of the browsing experience and weaves AI into the user experience.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the country has pioneered a Blue Economy—an ocean-first approach that puts conservation before consumption, sustainability before spectacle.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Using Sonny Angel collectibles as a base, Santos customizes each figurine with paint and epoxy sculpt clay to reflect the look and style of each of her subjects.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Demand may be hard to gauge ahead of time, but the more OpenAI customizes ChatGPT for tasks like shopping and schoolwork, the more people could use it for those activities.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Tailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailors. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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