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adjective

ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)
Definition of tailorednext
as in customized
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead

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tailored

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verb

past tense of tailor
as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation the stand-up comic refused to tailor his routine for network television

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Recent Examples of tailored
Adjective
The resulting look feels intentional and elevated when paired with more feminine attire, like a flowing dress or tailored trousers. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Contrast piping gives the set a more tailored edge over typical athleisure, while split-front hems add movement to the wide-leg pants and offer a peek at your shoes — finish the look with ballet sneakers or clogs. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
The source added that the overture makes sense because Authentic has interest in entertainment properties, particularly those tailored to kids. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 There’s been a recent resurgence among celebrities pivoting from traditional wedding-day attire for looks that are tailored and distinct. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
  1. customized
  2. adapted
  3. custom
  4. adjusted
  5. suited
  6. conformed
  7. put
  8. shaped
Adjective
  • The bride wore a customized Alexander McQueen dress, a Still Here denim jacket, and her mother’s vintage Ferragamo bag.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Online price personalization goes back years Researchers were finding customized shopping experiences long before today's AI-powered pricing systems.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of customized
Verb
  • As a director, Fish has taken subversive, revelatory approaches to the theatrical canon and has adapted, for a taste, Don DeLillo and David Foster Wallace.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Like many places around the country, ecosystems in Florida have adapted to fire over time, and it’s needed to help these places thrive, according to Crandall.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • The fully custom aluminum superyacht, which renowned Italian shipyard Rossinavi launched in January, has just been presented in her entirety at the Monaco Yacht Show.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom
Verb
  • To allow a smaller city to be compared more fairly with a much larger one like New York, researchers adjusted the search totals for population.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And when Mizzou adjusted for short passes, the Bulldogs hit them back over the top with deep passes.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • That her means of exit is abandoning her newborn twins is less than sympathetic, but in a different era Cathy would have options beyond a domesticity that never suited her in the first place.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The company or role may have changed, or the person’s strengths may be better suited to another environment.
    — Michael Londgren, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • Its compact design puts significant emphasis on accurate pointing without adding substantial mass.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The fact is, surveillance of women's intimate health data puts them at risk.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Is this truly what museum security requires, or has the logic of a private compound shaped an institution that was supposed to welcome the city?
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • To someone who knows Miami-Dade, the mangroves, coral and photographs of workers and machinery reveal more of what shaped that view.
    — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
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