1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
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3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor
Examples of tailored in a Sentence
pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
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Architectural flex continues in the form of a sculptural staircase that connects the two levels, and which comes crafted with tailored plaster walls and handrails, punctuated with bronze skirting details.
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Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
The designer has been soft-launching her menswear ideas onto Timothée Chalamet, who wore multiple double-breasted tailored pieces during award season for his film Marty Supreme.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Now more than ever is the time for organizations to leverage strategic communication, especially when knowledge workers and stakeholders require tailored communication approaches rather than blanket statements.
—Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
The designer has been soft-launching her menswear ideas onto Timothée Chalamet, who wore multiple double-breasted tailored pieces during award season for his film Marty Supreme.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Now more than ever is the time for organizations to leverage strategic communication, especially when knowledge workers and stakeholders require tailored communication approaches rather than blanket statements.
—Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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tailored
adjective
tai·lored
ˈtā-lərd 
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: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
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