as in customized
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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as in adapted
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 tailored
David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The cropped wide-leg pants and open-back top look tailored but relaxed, while the partial linen blend keeps you cool without breaking the bank.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
For the collection, Diamond Denim used Lycra’s various technologies across garments that spanned tailored suiting for Monday to cozy wide-leg jeans for Sunday.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
The store, which has 13-foot ceilings, will sell the complete John Varvatos collection, ranging from tailored clothing, leather jackets and footwear to accessories, along with artwork curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The store is designed with an easy flow of boutiques, each housing different day and evening clothes and accessories, from Zara’s more sophisticated ready-to-wear and tailored looks, to the brand’s trendy and casual styles.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The cropped wide-leg pants and open-back top look tailored but relaxed, while the partial linen blend keeps you cool without breaking the bank.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
For the collection, Diamond Denim used Lycra’s various technologies across garments that spanned tailored suiting for Monday to cozy wide-leg jeans for Sunday.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
The store, which has 13-foot ceilings, will sell the complete John Varvatos collection, ranging from tailored clothing, leather jackets and footwear to accessories, along with artwork curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Verb
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In 1982, Katt co-starred in the five-episode sitcom Herbie, the Love Bug, which was adapted from the 1968 Walt Disney film, The Love Bug.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The diverse range of common plants adapted to our Mediterranean climate continues to support vibrant agricultural activities and enrich the culinary traditions of ancient regions as well as San Diego.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Pixar drops a big hint The galactic themed indoor launched roller coasters will send riders on an exploratory mission into the uncharted Lego Galaxy in custom Lego spacecraft, according to the backstory for the ride.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2025
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Accenture is currently training 30,000 employees on NVIDIA’s AI software platform and developing a new business division focused on custom AI solutions.—
Olga Lykova,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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De May says each Spaceship will be customized to each owner’s needs.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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