as in couture
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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
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Through contrasting soft and hard tailoring, her work explored the connection between leather, wood, and leaves in a project that explores how nature impacts well-being.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Savile Row Tradition Savile Row, located in the heart of London, is world-renowned for being the birthplace of bespoke tailoring.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Each item designed at the brand’s NYC headquarters features elegant tailoring, draping that doesn’t try too hard, and appears to be fully functional.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This collection embraces a soft, effortless, breezy color palette focused on sleek tailoring, with preppy and nautical themes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Through contrasting soft and hard tailoring, her work explored the connection between leather, wood, and leaves in a project that explores how nature impacts well-being.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Savile Row Tradition Savile Row, located in the heart of London, is world-renowned for being the birthplace of bespoke tailoring.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Each item designed at the brand’s NYC headquarters features elegant tailoring, draping that doesn’t try too hard, and appears to be fully functional.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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The new partnership draws from the House of Gilles’ ethereal couture bridal designs and Casadei’s signature style to serve up refined and stylish shoes.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The space was designed with as much purpose and detail as the cars themselves, holding access to the Aston Martin world behind its movable walls and intimate spaces that feel more like a couture boutique than an automotive design studio.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
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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
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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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This network of shiny apartment buildings, offices, and stores was partly funded by Maryland native Kevin Plank, the founder of the sportswear brand Under Armour.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The latter focuses on contemporary premium denim and sportswear like Mother, Rag & Bone, Vince and Theory.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 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 outerwear, worn over shirts and white jersey tank tops, differed for each member, with pockets and a leather collar, contrasting piping and rhinestone embroidery.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The online store, like the brick-and-mortar store, offers the full range of Rag & Bone’s denim, outerwear, accessories and footwear as well as a curation of select styles suited to local trends.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 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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In sport as in war and education, there was a moralism and fundamental masculinity associated with the band ensemble.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by two female backup singers wearing cowboy hats, a trumpet player and Grupo Frontera’s signature ensemble of accordion, keyboards and guitars, the band delivered a dynamic and cohesive performance.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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