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 collection is tailor-made for those returning to school, Gen Z fashion enthusiasts, and nostalgic millennials who want to reconnect with their PINK roots. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2025 Just make sure to put away your phone and pull out a good book, because this place is tailor-made for unplugging. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025 Hogan's first lead movie role, as wrestler Rip Thomas, was tailor-made for his wrestling persona. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 25 July 2025 This unit is tailor-made for homeowners who want power without the noise or hassle. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tailor-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
Adjective
  • This shift is putting new pressure on supply chains to align with brand values and deliver tailored fulfillment.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Vitale offered up a daytime look that channels a ‘90s spirit courtesy of a tailored jacket in blue wool paired with a striped button-down and denim pans.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The pants also come in regular, petite, and tall sizes for a more customized fit (although extended sizing is limited in sale styles).
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Commencing with the 2026 season, Levy will oversee concessions and premium dining throughout the stadium, and will curate a customized collection of exclusive team gear at the stadium’s team shops.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As is custom, Yankees manager Aaron Boone met with ESPN's crew prior to the latest edition of Sunday Night Baseball featuring the Yankees against the Boston Red Sox.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Schulz is well-known for the unique, custom, mosaic sculptural ceramic she’s created for Solana Beach.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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