as in to adjust
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 tailor
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The Screen Focus strand welcomes a new key partner, Oneplay, which will support a range of panels, masterclasses and presentations tailored to today’s audiovisual professionals.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
As someone who's exactly 5 feet tall and travels regularly, finding clothes that fit my frame without a trip to the tailor is challenging.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The SpanxSupersmooth SoftStretch Slim Joggers skim the body for a look that’s slightly tailored but still loose.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The Screen Focus strand welcomes a new key partner, Oneplay, which will support a range of panels, masterclasses and presentations tailored to today’s audiovisual professionals.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
Noun
The Savile Row tailor holds a Royal Warrant for its luxury menswear.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
As someone who's exactly 5 feet tall and travels regularly, finding clothes that fit my frame without a trip to the tailor is challenging.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The rate paid is adjusted every six months by the Treasury Department and depends on inflation.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the chemicals that didn’t stick on carpets were flushed with the industry’s wastewater into local sewer pipes and, eventually, the region’s rivers.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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There will also be connection fees for water and sewer, although those will be comparatively small.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Lamborghini says the front and rear subframes are entirely new, while the carbon-fiber monocoque has been adapted specifically for the open-top configuration.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The first book was adapted for the big screen by Lim and her team, and became a smash hit, earning over $239 million worldwide.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Noun
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This button-down shirt is well-suited for officewear thanks to its pinstripe design — a polished take on the trend that works with everything from slacks to midi skirts.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Scientists are turning to conservation genomics — sequencing DNA to identify organisms with traits suited to survive climate extremes.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
Dallas News,
2 Feb. 2021
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Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.—
Tim Fitzsimons,
NBC News,
3 June 2019
Verb
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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
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Also in the fall 2023 semester, Texas A&M University shut down its DEI offices and revised its hiring policies to conform with the law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Yet her grandmother defied those rigid gender norms, passing on to her the ancestral practice of the backstrap loom — an ancient, portable device operated using a strap secured around the weaver’s waist.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Scientists from South American institutions recently identified a new species of crevice weaver spider called Pikelinia floydmuraria.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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