TAILORING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

tailoring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tailoring

as in couture

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tailoring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of tailor

as in adjusting

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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misadjusting

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Recent Examples of tailoring

Noun

In 2013, Aflalo started designing and manufacturing clothes along with tailoring, and began selling them through a website. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The store also offers tailoring and alterations, shoe shines, monogramming, engraving, eyebrow waxing and so much more. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Verb

Nordic Knots pairs lightweight Italian linen with made-to-measure sizing, tailoring each custom curtain panel to your exact length for a personalized finish. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Building genuine connections through networking is now considered more impactful than endlessly tailoring a resume. — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailoring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailoring

Noun

Who’s flaunting their skeletal frame and who hides a bit behind a couture wall of feathers?

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
At the January couture shows in Paris, the look was epitomized by Lauren Sánchez Bezos and her devotion to an hourglass silhouette and toe-crunching heels.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of couture

Verb

For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Noun

Xtep Group, which operates its core Xtep brand, X Young, and Saucony, as well as Merrell in China, is betting on the running category to facilitate growth in the country’s competitive sportswear market.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Adidas The German sportswear giant carried a halo from this summer’s World Cup, serving as an official FIFA sponsor and the outfitter for both finalists, Spain and Argentina.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sportswear

Noun

Barn jackets and trench coats are quintessential fall outerwear, and this plaid-collar find combines both.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Classic tees for effortless layering, elegant slips for summer’s heat, statement skirts for a touch of drama, and playful outerwear for the season ahead.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of outerwear

Verb

Operational databases—often NoSQL systems—excel at reacting to change instantly and fetching individual records with almost no delay, suiting situations where the business must act on new data in near real time.

— Kevin Mathrani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Nicole Kidman is serving up the aesthetic blueprint for the ultimate European summer, from embracing power suiting in Wimbledon’s Royal Box to showing off her natural blonde curls while jet-setting out of Ibiza.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of suiting

Noun

The entire ensemble of cast led by Manoj, Divya, and Boman bring an incredible depth to their characters.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
The ingredients were always there, including a strong ensemble of young actors and joke-writing that lands on actual punch lines, but now they’re arranged around a clearer sense of purpose and, crucially, conflict.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ensemble

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conforming

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