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as in adapting
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashioning
Beyond fashioning stunning décor, Joseon court painters were tasked with recording major events.
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
My concerns were deepest around Narcizo, a brilliant drummer who, among other things, eschews the use of cymbals in fashioning a playing style that sounds like nobody else.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Certainly the road to fashioning Miami into a global business leader will be long and arduous—and Griffin knows it.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever capacity Mike does have for dedication is going into fashioning himself a reality television character, rather than into turning over cabins or wiping the deck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Lawrence has had this effect lately, fashioning signature mid-career roles for the likes of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey).
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
My concerns were deepest around Narcizo, a brilliant drummer who, among other things, eschews the use of cymbals in fashioning a playing style that sounds like nobody else.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Certainly the road to fashioning Miami into a global business leader will be long and arduous—and Griffin knows it.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever capacity Mike does have for dedication is going into fashioning himself a reality television character, rather than into turning over cabins or wiping the deck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Lawrence has had this effect lately, fashioning signature mid-career roles for the likes of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey).
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioning
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Halliday collaborated with Zwick (The Last Samurai) and Marshall Herskovitz on the screenplay, with Zwick and Herskovitz of the Bedford Falls Company producing alongside Clay Pecorin of Rainmaker Films and FilmNation Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio harmonizes with Jupiter through your 5th House of Creativity, making connection feel more natural, playful, and easy to enjoy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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These questions have been haunting Hong Kong for over forty years, about as long as Pau has been making art.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to a Dallas College spokesperson, the Ford ASSET program is one example of the strong partnerships the school has built with local employers, tailoring curriculum to match workforce needs.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Altman pitched the conversion as critical to securing the vast amount of funding OpenAI needs to fulfill its mission of creating artificial general intelligence — or AGI — that will benefit humanity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In 2015, Musk, Altman, Greg Brockman, and a handful of others cofounded OpenAI as a nonprofit with the mission of creating AI for the benefit of humanity.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that time, the owners, and the development team committed to file a conforming site plan application within one year of the approval, which deadline the Zoning Board extended in March 2025 to November 5, 2025.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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