TAILOR-MADE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

tailor-made

adjective

ˌtā-lər-ˈmād

Definition of tailor-made

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 Josh Inglis is leading Australia for the second successive series after losing 2-1 to Pakistan on wickets tailor-made for spinners last week. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 The 531-footer was tailor-made for seafloor mapping and deep-sea exploration. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 Sounds tailor-made for The Village at Meridian, right? — Michael Deeds updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026 Sunset Studios are courting microdrama productions with the debut of standing sets tailor-made for the verticals format. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailor-made

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This unique garment addresses the niche need for stylish attire between leaving a yacht or pool and fully dressing, blending the comfort of towelling with tailored sophistication.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
That kind of tailored attention is easier to deliver face-to-face than through an algorithm.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

That quickly expanded to include customized lunches and breakfasts that Shaw prepared and brought to the team facility each day during the season.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
As more financing moves into customized private structures, investors and regulators will need to watch for opacity, concentration, and the temptation to confuse financial engineering with genuine economic productivity.

— Jim Zelter, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of customized

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The rapper opted for a custom, vibrant hot pink ensemble and completed the monochrome look with matching Christian Louboutin heels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Wellhouse plans to widen out the bed by installing a custom-fit cushion in the space between the edge of the seat and the passenger-side wall, giving campers as much sleeping space as possible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

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