fashioning

verb

Definition of fashioningnext
present participle of fashion
1
as in adapting
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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2
as in producing
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 Synonyms for fashioning
  1. adapting
  2. producing
  3. adjusting
  4. making
  5. creating
  6. putting
  7. conforming
  8. suiting
Verb
  • Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • These projects not only tap in to demand for aged single malts but also enhance the brands’ legacies by producing new, exclusive releases.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But with new run concepts and personnel, and both teams ranking top five nationally in red zone touchdown rate with Army QB Bryson Daily producing 29 TD’s (tied for most in FBS), odds are there is more scoring than expected in the 125th edition of ‘America’s Game’.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • This was after adjusting for bonds listed across multiple platforms.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Commit to making progress in these areas, regularly reviewing and adjusting your approach based on the results.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ironically, the clean-energy movement is creating a way for businesses to get off the energy inflation train.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Listen to this article Loading your audio article New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city’s largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • 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
  • Anything over the conforming loan limit is considered a jumbo loan, which typically comes with more stringent requirements for credit scores and debt-to-income ratios.
    Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of conforming
Verb
  • Bringing in dramatic chromatics to reflect the couple’s charisma was a primary focus, as was toggling between Americana and gothic English design for a splash of irreverence suiting a rock star and supermodel.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Harris opted to forgo her usual power suiting for a sleek, modern dress.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of suiting
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