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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
Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Fewer bells and whistles and an attention to precise tailoring.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
My sense of tailoring is almost like a cross-cultural intervention between British tailoring and Indian tailoring.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
Attendees braved multiple days of snow and freezing temperatures to see what's to come for the fall/winter 2025 season, which included fur coats of all lengths and styles, asymmetrical tailoring and futuristic fabrics.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The collection explores youthful silhouettes with structured tailoring.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Fewer bells and whistles and an attention to precise tailoring.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
My sense of tailoring is almost like a cross-cultural intervention between British tailoring and Indian tailoring.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
Attendees braved multiple days of snow and freezing temperatures to see what's to come for the fall/winter 2025 season, which included fur coats of all lengths and styles, asymmetrical tailoring and futuristic fabrics.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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It will be revisited as a couture dress that will be unveiled at an event on March 31 in New York City.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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The German sportswear giant recorded a 19% increase revenues at neutral currency rates to 5.97 billion euros ($6.34 billion) in the three-month period, ahead of the 5.72 billion euros forecast by LSEG analysts.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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The once-promising partnership between Adidas and Ye, the rapper previously known as Kanye West, has reached its endgame as the German sportswear giant sold its remaining Yeezy sneaker inventory during its fourth quarter.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 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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This style of outerwear, worn over a man’s pants, consists of animal hides that still have the creature’s hair or fur attached, all the better to repel snow and rain.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
1 Mar. 2025
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That means there’s no better time to rethink how to wear the ultimate piece of outerwear.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 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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Monaghan is part of the ensemble of HBO’s Lotus, one of the buzziest shows currently airing and streaming.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Accessories weren’t a major part of Underwood’s ensemble, favoring instead to keep her Jenny Packham-designed look the focal point of her attire.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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