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
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Yet many colleges still lack tailored resources for student-parents, leaving them to navigate a system that wasn’t built for them.
—Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Keep scrolling to shop brown pants inspired by tailored trousers at Amazon starting at $20.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 July 2025
An agent, on the other hand, could analyze the sentiment of the email using language processing, prioritize it according to urgency, and even draft and send a tailored response.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
Those who face a sweaty commute on the daily, will want to lean into pleat-front trousers that work perfectly in an office environment, when styled with a button-up shirt, silky blouse, or tailored vest.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Yet many colleges still lack tailored resources for student-parents, leaving them to navigate a system that wasn’t built for them.
—Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Keep scrolling to shop brown pants inspired by tailored trousers at Amazon starting at $20.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 July 2025
An agent, on the other hand, could analyze the sentiment of the email using language processing, prioritize it according to urgency, and even draft and send a tailored response.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 July 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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This story is adapted by Guy Lancaster from the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas, a project of the Central Arkansas Library System.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Investors will also be closely watching trends in custom ASIC sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These earbuds include two listening modes, interchangeable and flexible tips that offer a more custom, comfortable fit, and a longer battery life.—
People Staff,
People.com,
11 July 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 stand also serves as a lens cover during transport, and the unit will automatically power on when the stand is adjusted for viewing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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 30 Jul. 2025.
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