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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Adjective

Different than general classroom instruction, ALEKS provides students with tailored assignments that hone in on problem areas.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored.

— Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

Additionally, its Vibram Megagrip outsole is made with deep grooves that adapt to different terrain to offer customized support.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026
Larger configurations, such as the R140X, incorporate swiveling crossbars with snap locks alongside vertical and horizontal dividers for customized interior partitioning.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of customized

Adjective

Those concerns, coupled with questions about the longer-term impact of Alphabet's recent deal with Broadcom's custom-chip rival Marvell, are giving Jim caution.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The first unit, christened Ikigai, was heavily personalized by the owner, illustrating the highly flexible nature of the semi-custom model.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of custom

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