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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashioned
The Louis lamp fashioned like an orb hanging from a triangle block or the Analog envisaged like a Lego brick or a block from Tetris are among some of its quirky pieces.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The Taj Mahal diamond is mounted in jade and hangs from a custom gold, ruby and diamond chain fashioned by Cartier and meant to resemble the style of an original silk cord the diamond hung from when it was created for a Mughal emperor in the early 17th century.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Enter, Katara Towers, a staggering 725-foot-high behemoth of two halves fashioned to look like the curved scimitar swords on the nation’s seal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeans are similarly heavy and also fashioned with zippers and other hardware.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The toe caps of these shoes were fashioned to look like snakes and birds.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
The political and economic geography of the copperbelt, the mining zone that snakes under Katanga and northern Zambia, has been fashioned by external forces and outside greed since at least the time of Belgian colonization.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
In the main living area, Demeyer’s Comporta modular sofa wraps the space, flanked by a vintage candlestick torch lamp also fashioned by the designer.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The installation comes after the team on Thursday fashioned an ice sculpture of quarterback Caleb Williams outside of the Merchandise Mart.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The Taj Mahal diamond is mounted in jade and hangs from a custom gold, ruby and diamond chain fashioned by Cartier and meant to resemble the style of an original silk cord the diamond hung from when it was created for a Mughal emperor in the early 17th century.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Enter, Katara Towers, a staggering 725-foot-high behemoth of two halves fashioned to look like the curved scimitar swords on the nation’s seal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Jeans are similarly heavy and also fashioned with zippers and other hardware.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The toe caps of these shoes were fashioned to look like snakes and birds.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
The political and economic geography of the copperbelt, the mining zone that snakes under Katanga and northern Zambia, has been fashioned by external forces and outside greed since at least the time of Belgian colonization.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
In the main living area, Demeyer’s Comporta modular sofa wraps the space, flanked by a vintage candlestick torch lamp also fashioned by the designer.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The installation comes after the team on Thursday fashioned an ice sculpture of quarterback Caleb Williams outside of the Merchandise Mart.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
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The company was born when a blacksmith named John Deere invented an early self-scouring steel plow adapted especially for the Midwest’s dense, clay-heavy soil.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The beloved sitcom, adapted by Norman Lear from the British series Steptoe and Son, ran for six seasons on NBC from 1972 to ’77.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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The first lady was also an executive producer on the project, which was produced by Muse Films, a production company the first lady launched late last year.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our show is produced by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and Josh Billinson of Semafor Media.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Reconcept uses music paired with specific frequencies tailored to different physical and mental needs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Considering Driving Habits and Daily Risks Insurance plans are meant to be tailored to each driver’s lifestyle.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even models’ eyelashes were made from recycled wool fibers.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon also adjusted at halftime and were quicker to the perimeter, chasing the Celts off the 3-point line.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The following sections will outline how spider-silk leather is being developed, manufactured, tested, and implemented, as well as how close this technology is to becoming a mainstream automotive material.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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But HOCl is also manufactured, with scientists using electrolysis to break down saltwater solutions, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The call created controversy among fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hit back hard, telling Bass on X that the county created the new agency because the existing one — which is partly overseen by Bass appointees — was incapable of tracking its spending.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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