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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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Archival Met Gala fashion moments: Connecting iconic past looks to this year’s tailoring theme, reinforcing The Met’s legacy of blending fashion and art.
—Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Its maintained an emphasis on tailoring and suede—all done in exceptional quality—but it’s also folded in a strong fashion point of view in its offerings.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 2025
And now, the community can boast of another—if somewhat unlikely—addition to the attractions above: bespoke tailoring.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
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Noun
The third-largest city in Italy with a population of around 1 million, Naples has long been known as a luxury menswear Mecca, home to some of the world’s most prestigious tailoring brands including Kiton, Isaia and Mariano Rubinacci.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Archival Met Gala fashion moments: Connecting iconic past looks to this year’s tailoring theme, reinforcing The Met’s legacy of blending fashion and art.
—Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Its maintained an emphasis on tailoring and suede—all done in exceptional quality—but it’s also folded in a strong fashion point of view in its offerings.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 2025
And now, the community can boast of another—if somewhat unlikely—addition to the attractions above: bespoke tailoring.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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The netted, naked dress from the house’s spring 2025 couture collection was covered in crystal drop embellishments and styled with a coordinating fringe stole that extended into a floor-length train.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
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This was just one corner of a far larger sandbox, filled with bespoke hospitality services, crime-syndicate clans, mysterious cabals, weapons sommeliers and networks of switchboard operators decked out in rockabilly couture.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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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
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The people who succeed in adapting to new challenges aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who don’t let failure stop them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
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
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The German sportswear company Adidas said this week that steeper tariffs would eventually lead to higher prices for U.S. customers.—
Madeleine Ngo,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Under Armour is one of many U.S. sportswear companies impacted by potential new tariffs, with more than 40% of its manufacturing facilities located in either China or Vietnam.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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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 company operates five wool mills producing everything from classic fabrics to jersey, silk for outerwear, and jacquard weaves.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Then, apply a waterproofing spray designed for technical outerwear, which helps restore the DWR finish.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 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
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These guys just really knew how to bring the most out of an ensemble.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The ensemble also includes The Commitments star Colm Meaney in a silent role as Ian Bailey, Game of Thrones actor Aidan Gillen as a defense lawyer, and Irish actor and filmmaker John Connors (The Black Guelph) as one of the jurors.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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