fashioned

verb

past tense of fashion
1
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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2
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 customer bought an angel figure, fashioned with tears on her face and arms holding her chest. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The bride’s wedding dress was fashioned by Spanish designer Manuel Pertegaz. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 The deputy also noted more zip ties fashioned into handcuffs, as well as a tactical plate vest and a ballistic helmet. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 The portable, candle-like table lamp was first launched in 2005 and is fashioned as a rechargeable glass sphere, formed from two imperfect hemispheres. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 So Brewer put his head down and against all odds, fashioned himself into one of the best centers in the league, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2025. — Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Another sectional that’s really a loveseat fashioned with a detachable ottoman, the Deseo has a luxurious yet classic look that’s meant to resist the trendcycles. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 Plans show the former Cathedral High building being fashioned into a bar, dining and meeting space. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 Qeelin’s Wulu jewelry collection — fashioned in the shape of auspicious bottle gourds — supposedly brings good family fortune, while Vivienne Westwood’s orb necklaces are thought to benefit your career. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
  1. adapted
  2. produced
  3. tailored
  4. made
  5. adjusted
  6. manufactured
  7. conformed
  8. created
Verb
  • Shaw also adapted after Bregman took his job, adding to his defensive versatility and organizing his offensive approach.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Director Frank Darabont adapted the concept into a 2007 movie, starring Thomas Jane as David.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Definition of adapted
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  • That physical practice produced a defensive dominant today, which provided a couple of clues about the roster.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Stronger, more effective composites for electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and airplanes are being produced by lightweight, radiation-tolerant nanomaterials and metamaterials honed for spacecraft, which also reduce weight and increase range.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of produced
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  • Day trips and tours of the island—including boat trips and farm visits—can be tailored and organized through the hotel to keep all ages happy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The central message of the new guidelines is that cholesterol management should begin earlier and be tailored more closely to both a person’s short- and long-term risk.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of tailored
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  • The union made proposals on automation and artificial intelligence by asking the state to consult it before implementing new technology.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The concept was a point well made by general manager Brett Veach in 2025.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of made
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  • Sheehan adjusted, navigating the next three innings efficiently without giving up a run.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • After about 30 minutes, eyes should be adjusted to the dark enough to see the meteor showers, according to the agency.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of adjusted
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  • The fastest e-bikes — manufactured to go 28 mph at top speed, according to factory specifications, but can be easily modified to go much, much faster — are already forbidden in county parks and on the West Orange Trail.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • Drone interceptors could offer greater flexibility if they can be manufactured cheaply and stored in larger numbers.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of manufactured
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  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • Along the way, some businesses failed while others became neighborhood institutions that, collectively, created a place where almost every storefront seemed to have a story behind it.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Melanie Barcenas and Gia Corley created difficult tests for Dickey.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Definition of created

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