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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Recent Examples of tailoring
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 June 2025
Whimsical tailoring, punchy colors, and quirky silhouettes, all drawn from vintage fashion and interior references, create the world that is La Veste.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Our opinion is that although communicators can benefit from tailoring messages to basic information about their audience, deep tailoring goes far beyond such easily accessible information.
—Andrew Luttrell, Time, 24 June 2025
With its subtle pinstripes and exaggerated proportions, his oversized three-piece toed a line between luxury tailoring and streetwear — a tightrope often walked by American label Fear of God, the American label behind the outfit..
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Think breezy tailoring in rich navies and soft sandy hues—the kind of summer wardrobe that makes errands feel cinematic.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 June 2025
Whimsical tailoring, punchy colors, and quirky silhouettes, all drawn from vintage fashion and interior references, create the world that is La Veste.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Our opinion is that although communicators can benefit from tailoring messages to basic information about their audience, deep tailoring goes far beyond such easily accessible information.
—Andrew Luttrell, Time, 24 June 2025
With its subtle pinstripes and exaggerated proportions, his oversized three-piece toed a line between luxury tailoring and streetwear — a tightrope often walked by American label Fear of God, the American label behind the outfit..
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Verb
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On July 9, she was seen in Paris attending Balenciaga’s fall 2025 couture fashion show, which marked the last of Demna’s tenure as creative director of the brand.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 July 2025
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The official fall 2025 schedule felt lighter than usual, with absences from major labels like Valentino (the brand only stages a couture show once a year) and Dior (whose new creative director, Jonathan Anderson, was only appointed a month ago).—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Verb
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This vulnerability reinforces why organizations must evolve beyond fraud awareness and, in partnership with their financial institutions, adopt prevention strategies, practices and technologies that can keep pace with the constantly adapting threat.—
David Culbertson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Athletic has no idea, so here’s the expert opinion of former sportswear designer and now senior lecturer in sportswear design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sarah Collins.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The company’s overall performance is being lifted by a boom in the sportswear segment, especially in Asian countries, with running and cycling driving the rise.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Here, Kidman reunites with fellow Paddington villain Hugh Grant, playing an Upper East Side mom who sports all the aforementioned fabulous outerwear.—
Jihane Bousfiha,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Gigi Hadid revels in fall—and not just because of her cozy cashmere and knitwear brand, Guest in Residence—as the model often layers up and opts for androgynous pairings, with penny loafers, straight-leg jeans, and leather outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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