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adjective tai·lored \ ˈtā-lərd \

Definition of tailored

1 :fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work

2 :custom-made

3 :having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

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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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Gone were the tailored suits O.J. Simpson wore as a defendant two decades ago, replaced by prison blues.

— Washington Post, "OJ Simpson’s return comes amid a changed nation — sort of," 20 July 2017
The new look: My mission is to make tailored clothing relevant again.

— jon roth, Esquire, "How the Man Behind of One of the Best Men's Stores on Earth Got His Style," 19 July 2017
Structural plays fused tailored jackets with bomber sleeves.

— esquire editors, Esquire, "A Closer Look at Dior Homme's Latest Fashion Show," 26 June 2017
Tradition, of course, can be a selling point for those seeking a special experience, and some clubs still draw the line at tailored trousers and turtlenecks.

— alexia elejalde-ruiz, chicagotribune.com, "Social clubs wooing young members make updates and even — gasp — allow denim," 16 June 2017
And don’t worry, a thoughtful pattern in flattering colors and a more tailored shape will prevent you from looking like Guy Fieri.

— caitlin wallace, kansascity.com, "KC style: Guys, lose the cargo shorts and sweatpants and up your fashion game," 13 June 2017
A lot may depend on whether the glass facades have sleek, precisely tailored parts, or a more generic, off-the-shelf look.

— steven litt, cleveland.com, "Playhouse Square apartment tower design is underwhelming: Steven Litt (photos)," 11 June 2017
Moving forward with the donation, the center plans to hire more training staff and instructors, buy new computers and upgrade software, training and testing materials, and provide more hours of job coaching and tailored job placement services.

— staff report, Orange County Register, "$500,000 donation to double Goodwill OC’s Career Center services," 26 May 2017
The image depicts Cyrus dressed in a turtleneck sweater laying blissfully on a tailored lawn -- and, naturally, sneakily flashing her engagement ring on the edge of the shot.

— da'shan smith, Billboard, "Miley Cyrus Reveals Liam Hemsworth Shot the Photo For Her 'Malibu' Cover Art," 11 May 2017

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First Known Use of tailored

1862

tailored Synonyms

Synonyms

bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-tailored, made-to-order, custom–made, tailor-made

Antonyms

mass-produced, ready-made

Related Words

particular, special, specialized; custom-built, handcrafted, handmade; made-to-measure

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