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
The G4Free Chillwhisp Drawstring Pants feel tailor-made for beach destinations.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Not only do the Horned Frogs return running backs Jeremy Payne and Jon Denman, Sammis’ scheme seems tailor-made for TCU’s group of athletic offensive linemen.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
On a day tailor-made for motorsports, Gio Ruggiero rose to the occasion in Kansas.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Davis is long, fast and tailor-made for press-heavy teams willing to bet on rare size-speed tools.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Not only do the Horned Frogs return running backs Jeremy Payne and Jon Denman, Sammis’ scheme seems tailor-made for TCU’s group of athletic offensive linemen.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
On a day tailor-made for motorsports, Gio Ruggiero rose to the occasion in Kansas.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Davis is long, fast and tailor-made for press-heavy teams willing to bet on rare size-speed tools.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
Adjective
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Through Flixmedia, brands can deploy tailored content sets across different retailers, balancing global brand integrity with local relevance.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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James' tailored and structural approach to the female form, mixed with modern fabrics, brought elegance and regalia to the occasion.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Google suggests asking the Health Coach for customized workout routines or exploring health concerns.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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In contrast, semi-custom cabinets offer more sizes, styles, and modification options, while fully custom cabinets are built-to-order, offering unlimited solutions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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