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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
Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The choice of tailoring, constructed from the designer’s signature stretch-accommodating cady fabric, afforded the princess enough freedom of movement to get hands-on with the young children and families gathered in the nursery environments of the university’s early years education department.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
My father came to Chicago in 1947, met my mother and began a thriving tailoring enterprise that was known throughout the city, suburbs and Midwest.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The choice of tailoring, constructed from the designer’s signature stretch-accommodating cady fabric, afforded the princess enough freedom of movement to get hands-on with the young children and families gathered in the nursery environments of the university’s early years education department.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Verb
There’s only so much benefit in tailoring your game to a specific starting pitcher when your suit is full of runs and holes.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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Cannes gave the Nike pair a sharper frame because Stewart wore them with Chanel couture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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The hotel’s tiny elevators, hilariously unequipped for modern Cannes realities like couture gowns and glam teams, routinely force strangers into uncomfortable proximity.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Google has been able to grow its search advertising revenue while adjusting the product into more of a chatbot experience, in a bid to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Hunting EVs metals To address the issue, the team designed an adaptive extraction plant capable of adjusting process parameters and chemical additives based on the composition of local thermal waters.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Verb
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As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather.—
David Condos,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The project, called RoSA, short for Robot Scientific Assistant for Accelerating Experimental Workflows, aims to create robots capable of working alongside scientists in real laboratory environments while adapting to changing conditions and different types of experiments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Noun
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By category, apparel revenue was also flat at $778 million despite growth in train, outdoor and sportswear which was offset by oftness in run, team sports and golf.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The logo for Betway, the British gambling company, is set to be featured across the sportswear United use when undertaking sessions at Carrington, featuring in photographs released by the club.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Up next, the London flagship will be used to present the brand’s next creative partnership with Christopher Raeburn, featuring eco-friendly outerwear with recycled fabrics this fall.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Instead, opt for something that looks put together and can easily be dressed up or down with accessories and the right outerwear.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Gold is among the most accomplished casting directors working in prestige film and television, best known for assembling the vast ensemble of HBO’s Game of Thrones across eight seasons, a task that required filling hundreds of roles across a decade of production.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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