tai·lor-made
ˌtā-lər-ˈmād 
1
: made by a tailor or with a tailor's care and style
2
: made or fitted especially to a particular use or purpose
3
: factory made rather than hand-rolled
tailor-made cigarettes
: one that is tailor-made
specifically
: a woman's garment styled for a trim fit and with stiff straight lines
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Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
At the same time, these subjective categories are almost tailor-made to trap students with disabilities, who might have trouble expressing or regulating themselves appropriately.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
And the information in those dreams is truly tailor-made for you.
—Amy Raasch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
With samples and production textures tailor-made for her coloratura, Beyoncé reimagines yesteryear dance grooves and launches them well into the future.
—Jaelani Turner-Williams, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Coming in hot, Palmer brings her peppery wit and sarcastic humor to the role, one that seems tailor-made for her signature sweet-n-sour voice.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Gabel specializes in helping patients build a wellness program of injectable peptides and hormones, tailor-made to fit their needs.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
As the race pivots to Super Tuesday, the vast map seems tailor-made for Trump to roll up an insurmountable lead on Haley.
—Nicholas Riccardi, The Denver Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Nvidia currently dominates the market for AI silicon with chips including the A100 and H100 tailor-made for AI applications.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
Everything’s tailor-made to an individual existence now.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2023
While they are typically known for their over-ear headphones, the MW08 Sport is tailor-made for running and working out.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
Curtis’ work required her to play multiple characters, including a woman with hotdogs for fingers — not a role that seems tailor-made for Oscar voters.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
Now, a new snack is going viral on the platform—and this one is tailor-made for anyone with a sweet tooth.
—Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2023
There are now subscription boxes tailor-made for your taste buds.
—Men's Health, 8 Mar. 2023
Raymond Bergez, project manager for FCA Online, leads the charge in developing a curriculum that both mimics a traditional classroom experience and taps into technological benefits that feel tailor-made for the virtual scenario.
—Dallas News, 28 Feb. 2023
Now, the home features a thoughtful combination of old and new, with a configuration that Garbiras says feels tailor-made to how her clients use the space.
—Kristen Flanagan, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2023
Adjective
Trade Coffee Subscription Allow Mom to sip on a coffee that’s tailor-made for her.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
At the same time, these subjective categories are almost tailor-made to trap students with disabilities, who might have trouble expressing or regulating themselves appropriately.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
And the information in those dreams is truly tailor-made for you.
—Amy Raasch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
With samples and production textures tailor-made for her coloratura, Beyoncé reimagines yesteryear dance grooves and launches them well into the future.
—Jaelani Turner-Williams, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Coming in hot, Palmer brings her peppery wit and sarcastic humor to the role, one that seems tailor-made for her signature sweet-n-sour voice.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Gabel specializes in helping patients build a wellness program of injectable peptides and hormones, tailor-made to fit their needs.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
As the race pivots to Super Tuesday, the vast map seems tailor-made for Trump to roll up an insurmountable lead on Haley.
—Nicholas Riccardi, The Denver Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Nvidia currently dominates the market for AI silicon with chips including the A100 and H100 tailor-made for AI applications.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Noun
However, Copenhagen's glorious waterfront district, which runs from Kongens Nytorv to the harbor, does look tailor-made for Instagram, with colorful townhouses and boats bobbing in the canals.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
Everything’s tailor-made to an individual existence now.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2023
While they are typically known for their over-ear headphones, the MW08 Sport is tailor-made for running and working out.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
Curtis’ work required her to play multiple characters, including a woman with hotdogs for fingers — not a role that seems tailor-made for Oscar voters.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
Now, a new snack is going viral on the platform—and this one is tailor-made for anyone with a sweet tooth.
—Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2023
There are now subscription boxes tailor-made for your taste buds.
—Men's Health, 8 Mar. 2023
Raymond Bergez, project manager for FCA Online, leads the charge in developing a curriculum that both mimics a traditional classroom experience and taps into technological benefits that feel tailor-made for the virtual scenario.
—Dallas News, 28 Feb. 2023
Now, the home features a thoughtful combination of old and new, with a configuration that Garbiras says feels tailor-made to how her clients use the space.
—Kristen Flanagan, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2023
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tai·lor-made
ˌtā-lər-ˈmād
1
: made by or as if by a tailor
especially
: marked by exact fit and simple style
2
: made or as if made to take care of a particular need
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