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
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.
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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
Two players who seem tailor-made for this format are wingers Delphine Cascarino and Dudinha.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Spotify turns listeners’ unique, personal listening data into striking visuals that are tailor-made for posting to social media accounts.
—Ishani Banerji, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
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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
Two players who seem tailor-made for this format are wingers Delphine Cascarino and Dudinha.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Spotify turns listeners’ unique, personal listening data into striking visuals that are tailor-made for posting to social media accounts.
—Ishani Banerji, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailor-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
Adjective
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This tech-forward evolution appeals not only to longtime enthusiasts but also to curious newcomers who crave a more tailored, manageable cannabis experience.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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From elevated winter accessories to bold shoes peeking out beneath tailored trousers or maxi skirts, these trends show that staying warm doesn’t mean playing it safe.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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User conversion rates can be increased by creating a customized user journey.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Curtain bangs are hyper-customized to suit your face, not just to blend in.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even with that svelte silhouette, the semi-custom cruiser still offers an impressive amount of space on board.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2025
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As custom, the season will follow a brand new member of the Bridgerton family on their quest to find love, this time chronicling the charming and equally complex relationship between artsy daydreamer Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and pragmatic maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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