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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
Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
The award-winning designer has created an easily identifiable look: menswear and womenswear that features classic tailoring with a bold touch.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Whilst tailoring has had its challenges, Huntsman have been, in each permutation, the place in Savile Row where there has been forward thinking.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Let Giles take you through it—from the story of how the cover interview with the Irish actor came to be to an exploration of the new performances on London’s West End to fashion spreads focused on ‘90s tailoring.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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This is in line with Cucinelli’s belief in the strength of menswear tailoring.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
The award-winning designer has created an easily identifiable look: menswear and womenswear that features classic tailoring with a bold touch.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Whilst tailoring has had its challenges, Huntsman have been, in each permutation, the place in Savile Row where there has been forward thinking.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Let Giles take you through it—from the story of how the cover interview with the Irish actor came to be to an exploration of the new performances on London’s West End to fashion spreads focused on ‘90s tailoring.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
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Grande's costar Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the movie adaptation, wore a black Schiaparelli couture dress just like her character.Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kardashian wore a white corset with a plunging neckline, along with white bottoms and a coat from Thierry Mugler’s 1998 couture collection.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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MiNK's management is actively monitoring its liquidity position and adjusting spending to preserve cash, while seeking additional funding through partnerships and other financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Netflix is adapting In the Likely Event, a novel by Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Raza includes Chinese billionaire Ding Shizhong, chairman of Anta Sportswear, one of China’s largest sportswear makers, the company said.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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The sportswear giant said sales were up 10% in currency-neutral terms, driven by particular growth in the European and Latin American markets.Karen Gilchrist,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Skinny suiting just looks horrid and out of date.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Among her suited looks, Biden embraced her power suiting era at Ralph Lauren’s New York Fashion Week spring 2025 party earlier this month, wearing the Ralph Lauren Collection’s Beckman blazer.Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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This marks the second collaboration between the outerwear specialist and the Japanese label.Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Women's outerwear jackets PRETTY GARDEN winter coat: on sale for $39.08 Original price: $48.99 Make a fashion statement and keep warm with the PRETTY GARDEN fashion winter coat.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Pic’s eclectic ensemble also includes Gwyneth Paltrow, musician Tyler, The Creator, Odessa A’zion, magician Penn Jillette, Shark Tank panelist and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful), Fran Drescher, Sandra Bernhard, and filmmaker Abel Ferrara.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Moriah Peters Moriah Peters made a bold statement with her unconventional ensemble.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employee turnover will likely increase, putting you in a difficult situation with your clients.Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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