TAILOR Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of tailor

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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misadjust

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Recent Examples of tailor

Verb

However, a healthcare provider can tailor your walking needs to your genetic history, accounting for biological demands. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 30 June 2026 They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Noun

Custom chips allow companies to better tailor processing performance for their own models and reduce reliance on existing chip companies like Nvidia. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, trainer Rick Burkholder, and general manager Brett Veach were outed by their tailor, who went online to brag about fitting their suits. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailor

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Verb

Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of adjust

Noun

And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.

— Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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.

— Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of stitcher

Verb

Each method can be adapted to fit different living situations, energy levels and comfort zones.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The action movie directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel sees Zada step into the role that was previously played by Woody Harrelson.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of adapt

Verb

Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
These companies have been accustomed to selling products that emerged from lab work 10 or 20 years before and are now trying to speed up the commercialization timelines to suit an era of more advanced robotics and AI.

— Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2026

Definition of suit

Noun

Diné weaver Marilou Schultz has been probing the harmonies and dissonances between these technologies since the 1960s.

— Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
Though the craft has traditionally been passed down from mother to daughter across Gullah Geechee communities, Alston learned the skill from his mother-in-law 22 years ago and is now a fifth-generation sweetgrass weaver.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Definition of weaver

Verb

Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.

— Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026
Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of conform

Noun

Serving as seamstress and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln, Keckley is remembered today as a designer, educator, abolitionist, and writer.

— Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Here at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day weaving together the American flag.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of seamstress

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