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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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Blazy’s style is synonymous with slick, sophisticated tailoring, lashings of leather and off-beat accessories — all of which feel a far cry from Chanel’s heritage quilting and bouclé.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Lima opted for tailoring, giving power dressing a summery spin.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Chiltern Street Nestled in Marylebone, Chiltern Street is home to niche designers and exclusive boutiques like Casely-Hayford for impeccable modern tailoring and Tracksmith, a U.S.-based running gear specialist whose first European outpost has been a hit with Londoners.
—Eva Ramirez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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There has been little direct evidence of such garments, but bone needles and the bones of the fur-bearing animals used to make pelts provide some indirect evidence of this early tailoring.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Blazy’s style is synonymous with slick, sophisticated tailoring, lashings of leather and off-beat accessories — all of which feel a far cry from Chanel’s heritage quilting and bouclé.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Lima opted for tailoring, giving power dressing a summery spin.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Chiltern Street Nestled in Marylebone, Chiltern Street is home to niche designers and exclusive boutiques like Casely-Hayford for impeccable modern tailoring and Tracksmith, a U.S.-based running gear specialist whose first European outpost has been a hit with Londoners.
—Eva Ramirez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
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The designer blends her high-tech elements alongside more traditional couture techniques such as hand-pleating, draping and embroidery.Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Awards season has commenced, and our social media feeds have been inundated with viral celebrity moments, glamorous couture, and of course, flawless red carpet makeup inspiration.Melony Forcier, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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Retail stocks were also pulled into negative territory, as British sportswear retailer JD Sports tumbled to the bottom of the Stoxx 600 after lowering its profit guidance.Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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The 47-year-old artist recently targeted the popular sportswear manufacturer in a lengthy rant.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 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
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Santosh, with nowhere to go in her rural corner of India, quickly trades her traditional outerwear for a khaki cop uniform.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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These brands will offer outerwear, along with Moncler, Bogner and Pucci.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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Slightly oversize tops—a $2,150 cashmere polo from the Row for Jenner, a cropped leather jacket for Bieber—finished off the pair's minimalist ensembles.Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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An eye-catching diamond necklace and stud earrings by Tiffany & Co. added a sparkly element to the satiny ensemble.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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