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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashioned
For one, the arm on the Bendos was fashioned to hold a pipe, not an ax like the other Muffler Men, and instead of a classic Bunyan knit cap, the Bendos brandished a full head of hair.
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Sustainable materials define the interior as well, with the floors made from recycled plastic, the ceilings fashioned from old tires, the insulation made from recycled glassware, and the windows salvaged from old buildings.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
The Loyola Ramblers fashioned a 27-6 record, won the Midwestern Collegiate Conference regular-season title and tournament, and then knocked off Iona and Southern Methodist to reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Riders swung into stirrups with boots fashioned from exotic skins — alligator, ostrich, python and even an Amazon River fish.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
For a truly unique experience, book the treehouse onsen fashioned as a bird’s nest.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The attackers had fashioned a rudimen- tary timing device from a fishing bobber in a leaky bucket of water.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
But what truly caught the eye of jewelry fans were the pearls dangling from his waist — that was a tassel necklace by Mikimoto, fashioned to look like a waist sash or watch chain.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to being waterproof, the outer shell is made from material fashioned out of recycled fishing nets, making this find partly sustainable.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Sustainable materials define the interior as well, with the floors made from recycled plastic, the ceilings fashioned from old tires, the insulation made from recycled glassware, and the windows salvaged from old buildings.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
The Loyola Ramblers fashioned a 27-6 record, won the Midwestern Collegiate Conference regular-season title and tournament, and then knocked off Iona and Southern Methodist to reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Riders swung into stirrups with boots fashioned from exotic skins — alligator, ostrich, python and even an Amazon River fish.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
For a truly unique experience, book the treehouse onsen fashioned as a bird’s nest.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The attackers had fashioned a rudimen- tary timing device from a fishing bobber in a leaky bucket of water.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
But what truly caught the eye of jewelry fans were the pearls dangling from his waist — that was a tassel necklace by Mikimoto, fashioned to look like a waist sash or watch chain.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to being waterproof, the outer shell is made from material fashioned out of recycled fishing nets, making this find partly sustainable.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
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The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This week sees the launch of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole on Netflix and the author has adapted all nine episodes and serves as showrunner on the series.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The game has produced nearly 200 jackpot winners since 1992, with the most recent coming March 2, when a ticket sold in Arkansas hit for $251 million.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the United States has produced only a dozen to a few hundred missiles annually under standard procurement cycles, according to Defense Department budget documents, a rate far below what could be expended in even a short, high-intensity conflict.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fortifier, a product tailored to preemies, is meant to augment mother’s milk when babies are born prematurely and a mother’s milk alone doesn’t deliver enough nutrition.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Companies across sectors have already adjusted their offerings and weighed price increases due to the surge in oil prices.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, Schwarzenegger carefully adjusted Baena’s positioning to ensure optimal muscle growth.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some commenters on social media said they were nearly fooled, but others compared the all-white design to certain plates manufactured years ago that are prone to peeling.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The used railcars were originally manufactured in the late 1980s, according to SEPTA.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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