as in adjusts
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tailors
Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats. —Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025 Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed. —Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said. —Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats. —Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025 Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed. —Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailors
Verb
-
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
-
Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Modern sewers took shape in the nineteenth century, typically after disasters pushed cities to upgrade their civil infrastructure.— Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
-
The mean annual wage tailors, dressmakers and custom sewers earned as of May 2024 was $44,050 a year, compared to $68,000 for all workers, according to the federal bureau’s calculations.— Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Instead of selling a standardized workflow across sectors, the winning play may be offering sector-specific intelligence that adapts to how each industry actually works.— Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
-
Indie horror darling David Bruckner has been tapped to direct the feature project that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer and that was initially set up as short story in 2022.— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
-
He's taken a step back from touring and relearned how to create music in a way that suits his condition, including a new approach to playing the guitar.— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
-
Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
-
Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In the first slide, the movie star sat in a chair as Pita puts the finishing touches on her bangs with longer pieces on the sides.— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
-
By removing the face as a theatre of psychology, Raphael puts an unusual pressure on the rest of the painting to communicate and produce feeling.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The company, founded by Steve Glenn, customizes home designs with architects before their modular pieces are built in one of its factories.— Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
-
Vanguard generally starts with 3% to 5% in cash in a model portfolio, and customizes from there.— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/tailors. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
