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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
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The upcoming Met Costume Institute exhibition is set to celebrate the rich legacy of Black tailoring and style, from the dandyism of the Harlem Renaissance and the sharp silhouettes of the Civil Rights era to the Black collegiate sartorialism of HBCUs.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
This trend is all about opulence around the collarbone: layers of heavy gold chains, oversized gemstones, bib-style silhouettes, and high-shine metals styled with everything from tanks to tailoring.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
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Givenchy also delivered a masterclass in sharp tailoring, presenting powerful silhouettes across the board.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The upcoming Met Costume Institute exhibition is set to celebrate the rich legacy of Black tailoring and style, from the dandyism of the Harlem Renaissance and the sharp silhouettes of the Civil Rights era to the Black collegiate sartorialism of HBCUs.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
This trend is all about opulence around the collarbone: layers of heavy gold chains, oversized gemstones, bib-style silhouettes, and high-shine metals styled with everything from tanks to tailoring.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring
Noun
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The new partnership draws from the House of Gilles’ ethereal couture bridal designs and Casadei’s signature style to serve up refined and stylish shoes.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The space was designed with as much purpose and detail as the cars themselves, holding access to the Aston Martin world behind its movable walls and intimate spaces that feel more like a couture boutique than an automotive design studio.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability reinforces why organizations must evolve beyond fraud awareness and, in partnership with their financial institutions, adopt prevention strategies, practices and technologies that can keep pace with the constantly adapting threat.—
David Culbertson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, the Chinese sportswear giant Anta Group acquired a 75.13 percent stake in Maia Active and later named Zhao Guangxu its CEO.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Both sportswear brands source heavily on Asian factory hubs, with about half of Nike and 39% of Adidas sneakers made in Vietnam.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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The outerwear, worn over shirts and white jersey tank tops, differed for each member, with pockets and a leather collar, contrasting piping and rhinestone embroidery.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The online store, like the brick-and-mortar store, offers the full range of Rag & Bone’s denim, outerwear, accessories and footwear as well as a curation of select styles suited to local trends.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Another major awards player, the SAG Awards, first introduced a similar category, outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble, in 2007.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The singer wore an all-black ensemble consisting of a leather jacket paired with a black catsuit.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailoring. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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