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
Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
They can be personalized, tailored to a voter’s interests.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
For learners, that means the AI teacher can evaluate every keystroke and tailor lessons to the individual.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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Verb
For each artist, the songwriters had to tailor the film’s songs to them.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
They can be personalized, tailored to a voter’s interests.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
There were taverns, shops, barbers, tailors, bakeries, markets and a theater.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
For learners, that means the AI teacher can evaluate every keystroke and tailor lessons to the individual.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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In time, drivers were able to use touch screens in some models to adjust core car mechanics like traction control and even cycle between performance modes.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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The plan called for knocking down a tree line, building underground gas tanks that would abut some backyards, and a new sewer line.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2024
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This particular find was discovered during excavation of an ancient Roman sewer in the city of Heraclea Sintica, Fox News Digital reported.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Children and adolescents are not miniature adults, and not all young people will adapt to a strength training program the same way.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The cigars pair with high-end spirits such as Macallan single malt whiskeys and Louis XIII cognac, which are suited to each guest’s tastes and delivered to the mega-suites.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Different classes of fire extinguishers are suited for different types of fires and situations.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
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Legislation to address Illinois’ Tier II pension benefits to conform with Social Security limits has been discussed for months.Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even disagreement, properly structured and received, can give rise to unconventional options too easily overlooked when all conform to the dominant view.Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Colonial Williamsburg’s historic tradespeople—including blacksmiths, brickmakers, bookbinders, joiners, weavers and cabinetmakers—are creating replicas of items that would have furnished the school.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Think the finesse and heritage of Japanese knitwear via the weavers of Burkina Faso, along with suiting in traditional Dior tweeds as well as new African weaves that are made more casual, and leans into layering for a Hamilton approach.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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