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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The structured vest adds a tailored touch, while the flowing skirt moves beautifully from day to night.
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Whether your aesthetic leans more tailored or bohemian, traditional or minimalist, there’s a bouclé, velvet, or wood wingback bed that’s destined for your space.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
In response, Gospel Golf began developing systems that aim to equip these organizations with tailored apparel and accessories designed specifically for fundraising environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Whether your aesthetic leans more tailored or bohemian, traditional or minimalist, there’s a bouclé, velvet, or wood wingback bed that’s destined for your space.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
In response, Gospel Golf began developing systems that aim to equip these organizations with tailored apparel and accessories designed specifically for fundraising environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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 22 Apr. 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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