as in to adjust
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 tailor
Brad Quick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Royals expect an influx of extra-base hits as the changes are tailored to their lineup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Her coat was a thoughtful choice, as Kerr is a second-generation bespoke tailor based in London, and the coat was made from Johnstons of Elgin wool, a Scottish heritage brand.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Verb
These first steps are critical in building a therapy that’s not only innovative, but deeply tailored to our specific and very rare case.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Royals expect an influx of extra-base hits as the changes are tailored to their lineup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Second to going commando, these 20 lightweight, nearly invisible styles won’t let a panty line ruin your workout class (or your tailor’s hard work).
—Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Her coat was a thoughtful choice, as Kerr is a second-generation bespoke tailor based in London, and the coat was made from Johnstons of Elgin wool, a Scottish heritage brand.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The legislation added new tax breaks for 2025, and the IRS did not adjust paycheck withholdings, which could result in refunds for many workers.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The agreement would also require the company to replace a grinder pump that repeatedly malfunctioned and discharged large pieces of debris into the city’s sewer system, requiring costly repairs.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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City officials have said they were not involved in key stages of the planning process, including an engineering review of water and sewer capacity conducted by DHS.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.—
Tim Giuliani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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An exceptional culinary experience likewise extends to the beauty of the cutlery, crystal, and fine china set the meal is served with, ideally in a space likewise suited to the elegance of such a tablescape.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
Dallas News,
2 Feb. 2021
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Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.—
Tim Fitzsimons,
NBC News,
3 June 2019
Verb
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When lines were drawn that did not conform, the court would take some time to look at these maps.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film follows a lonely fisherwoman who asks a master basket weaver to build her a husband out of wood, only to become the envy of the village that once shunned her.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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The couturier created dresses with names such as Tokyo or Utamaro — after the 18th-century Japanese artist — using exceptional fabrics produced by Tatsumura Textile, a historic silk weaver from Kyoto.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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