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
Verb
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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There’s a slider there that changes the volume for the ringtone and alert tones, which adjusts the volume of alarms, incoming call noises and some other notifications.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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While the wind determines our direction, our skilled pilot adjusts our altitude, guiding us gently over the landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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DeSantis said the state will not help pay for a stadium, but offered to help by paying for roads and sewers, and moving the Department of Juvenile Justice center now adjacent to Hillsborough College.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Buses, taxis, private vehicles, bikes, delivery trucks, street vendors, and pedestrians, jockey around terrorism blockades, trees, sewers, garbage storage, and sidewalks — all competing for space.—
Amy Chester,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Indensity adapts to real-world places—rising vertically next to communities, businesses, and high-value assets—without the sprawling land requirements of traditional grid-scale storage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Technology that adapts to the child Chau’s approach starts with a principle.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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According to Luger, the flavors are bold but beautifully restrained and the space has an easy warmth that suits anything from a quick dinner to a longer evening.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Create a budget-friendly TV stand with a custom DIY that suits your needs.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This puts American battery and mineral recyclers at a competitive disadvantage against recyclers in Basel member countries — including China.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Vanguard generally starts with 3% to 5% in cash in a model portfolio, and customizes from there.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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The sneakers were created in collaboration with footwear artist and designer Mache, who customizes sneakers for star athletes and celebrities and earned a place on FN’s 2025 Sneaker Power List.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Tailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailors. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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