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
Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Staff check in with you each morning and evening to tailor your day to your energy, mood, and goals, whether that's heli-fishing at dawn, a forest bathing session, or a spontaneous helicopter ride for a picnic on a glacier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
Jerry Lorenzo of Fear Of God really championed his tailor at the Met Gala, which was inspiring.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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These culturally sensitive classes are led by experienced Vietnamese educators and are tailored to the needs of Vietnamese-speaking families.
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For a special film screening and panel, Williams stepped out in an navy blue look from GapStudio’s fall-winter 2025 collection, featuring an oversized button-up and trousers that are loose but not baggy, creating that effortless quality that typically requires a great tailor.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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Following demolitions, Olathe will begin relocating utilities, like water and sewer lines, which will continue until 2027.—
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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.—
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
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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.—
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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
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Curtain bangs are hyper-customized to suit your face, not just to blend in.—
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The team can also suggest specific pavilion and villa types best suited to guests with mobility issues.—
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The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.—
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Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.—
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Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.—
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That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.—
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The couturier created dresses with names such as Tokyo or Utamaro — after the 18th-century Japanese artist — using exceptional fabrics produced by Tatsumura Textile, a historic silk weaver from Kyoto.—
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The weaver then cycled through the patterns to make the final weave, the South China Morning Post reported.—
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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