tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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The cheery staff resurrects the bustling energy of the storied spot, which is decked out in snappy tailoring from Norwegian fashion favorite Holzweiler.
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Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
The signature styles combine easy silhouettes with impeccable tailoring.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
The signature styles combine easy silhouettes with impeccable tailoring.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for tailoring
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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