1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
2
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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Available in petite sizing, in addition to regular and tall, these pants have a relaxed yet tailored fit that’s easy to dress up or down.
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This variability highlights the importance of tailored strategies in estate planning to accommodate diverse preferences and market dynamics.
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The double-pleated front adds just the right amount of tailored detail, while side pockets and a zipper fly keep things practical.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
Available in petite sizing, in addition to regular and tall, these pants have a relaxed yet tailored fit that’s easy to dress up or down.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This variability highlights the importance of tailored strategies in estate planning to accommodate diverse preferences and market dynamics.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The double-pleated front adds just the right amount of tailored detail, while side pockets and a zipper fly keep things practical.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailored
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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tailored
adjective
tai·lored
ˈtā-lərd 
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
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