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
Glaser received positive reception for her work last year in a role tailor-made for her comedic style.
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Joy Burton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
With its elevated setting, Tupper Lake is tailor-made for stargazing and exploring after dark.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This part was practically tailor-made for Meryl Streep, who followed in the footsteps of Mary Wickes in the 1994 version and Lucile Watson in the 1949 adaptation.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Mamo is one of those consistently excellent Italian spots that feels tailor-made for West Broadway, warm, elegant, and always reliable.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
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Joy Burton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
With its elevated setting, Tupper Lake is tailor-made for stargazing and exploring after dark.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This part was practically tailor-made for Meryl Streep, who followed in the footsteps of Mary Wickes in the 1994 version and Lucile Watson in the 1949 adaptation.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Mamo is one of those consistently excellent Italian spots that feels tailor-made for West Broadway, warm, elegant, and always reliable.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailor-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
Adjective
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At the same time, the tailored clothing offering was also elevated with brands such as Corneliani and Zanella joining the mix.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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TxDOT earlier had said Dallas could not keep 30 customized crosswalks, citing state rules requiring plain white markings.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, they’re rooted in the fundamental principles that make homes feel comfortable, customized, and functional.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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The vroom-vroom event features more than 800 custom, exotic, rare and exclusive cars and trucks, as well as live-action drifting, fan ride-alongs, custom exhibits, interactive fan racing activities and attractions, auctions and live concerts.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Modifications included removable side and roof panels for shooting, custom-fit lighting and interior finishes, and custom fittings on the van frame to accommodate exterior camera, grip and lighting rigging.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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