as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
took my measurements for the tailor-made bridal gown
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Recent Examples of tailor-made
The rapper also met the moment with a beauty moment that felt tailor-made for her.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Enter Jennifer Lopez in a role that feels tailor-made for her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
The combination of banana, pecan, and caramel also feels tailor-made for fall.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
With limestone-rich vineyards, a standout culinary scene, and more than 27 miles of trails to wander, the County is tailor-made for a long weekend escape.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Enter Jennifer Lopez in a role that feels tailor-made for her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
The combination of banana, pecan, and caramel also feels tailor-made for fall.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
With limestone-rich vineyards, a standout culinary scene, and more than 27 miles of trails to wander, the County is tailor-made for a long weekend escape.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailor-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the staff was impeccably outfitted in tailored pieces, watches, and stiletto heels.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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As part of these contracts, TVA’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are assisting in the development of tailored welding and fabrication techniques for a smaller stellarator testbed known as Infinity One.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The program offers financial education programming with workshops, one-on-one financial coaching and a customized mobile app for Mizzou student-athletes.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Behind them, a variety of customized cars with unique colors and wheels stood out from the rest of the vehicles at the station.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Joyce agrees, explaining that his design choices—most of the furnishings are custom—nod to the area’s natural palette.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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For an option that’s a little friendlier on the wallet, semi-custom cabinetry allows customers to have catalog pieces modified to their specifications.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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