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
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Allison Janney shows up for a single scene as Ivy’s divorce lawyer and quickly tucks it away in the pocket of her tailored suit.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with two of their friends, the Barnards launched Refine KC with 15 students and a vision of education tailored to the individual child.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
From compact suburban spaces to sprawling multi-zone properties, this smart mower lineup offers tailored performance, intelligent features, and seamless control to fit your unique needs.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Allison Janney shows up for a single scene as Ivy’s divorce lawyer and quickly tucks it away in the pocket of her tailored suit.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with two of their friends, the Barnards launched Refine KC with 15 students and a vision of education tailored to the individual child.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
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The pants also come in regular, petite, and tall sizes for a more customized fit (although extended sizing is limited in sale styles).—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Commencing with the 2026 season, Levy will oversee concessions and premium dining throughout the stadium, and will curate a customized collection of exclusive team gear at the stadium’s team shops.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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For millennia, human brains adapted to local environments, languages and cultural practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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They were adapted from existing internal combustion engine platforms, with the electric powertrains shoehorned inside.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another favorite comic novel of mine, this one follows a guy in Beijing who installs custom, old school sound systems for rich people.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Gray, who has the 29-meter SAHASA, delivered in 2023 by Sanlorenzo, on display at the show, the Cannes Yachting Festival is ideal for those in the market for tenders, production yachts or semi-custom yachts.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its development began in Japan in the late 1980s, where a seed research company spent eight years engineering a vegetable that was milder in taste than broccoli, better suited to warmer climates and more versatile in the kitchen.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Softneck garlic varieties are ideal for warmer climates and are particularly well-suited for long-term storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Courtesy of the artist and Le Random Bauman joined an existing team conformed by CEO thefunnyguys and CFO/COO Zack Taylor, who head the company’s operations and strategic planning.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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This understanding shaped the team’s decision to sign free agent Sam Darnold last offseason.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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