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
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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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Instead of freezing or toppling, the control software reacts immediately, reads the irregular momentum, and adjusts the next steps.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Then by buying those securities back, the taxpayer can get a free step-up in basis that adjusts to today’s value, Collado said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Marge agrees, while also recognizing that convincing Ronnie to go back to the sewers with them is a tall order.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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The shape-shifting entity lures the kiddos into the sewers before revealing itself in the freakier form of Pennywise, officially welcoming Skarsgård back into the fold.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) Directed by Thor Freudenthal, the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid film adapts the first entry in Kinney's book series.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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Takahashi’s story delights in throwing more and more wrenches in the works with a growing cast of chaotic supporting characters (like the vicious Shampoo and the blowhard Tatewaki Kuno), and the anime adapts their antics as pastel-toned slapstick.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plus, with more than 15 colors and patterns available, there's plenty of room to find a pair that suits your travel style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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That profile suits incumbents that want exposure without commitment.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The footage also highlights the talented seamstresses and seamsters from major French fashion houses who worked on the runway’s looks.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Verb
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Tailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailors. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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