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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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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Though launched in the spring, the straight-leg baggy jean with adjusters on the back for a more tailored fit, continues to gain traction on social media.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents are strongly encouraged to pack snacks, water, and bring some ear muffs for their little ones to experience their first rave as a family in an immersive environment tailored to children.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
As part of these contracts, TVA’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are assisting in the development of tailored welding and fabrication techniques for a smaller stellarator testbed known as Infinity One.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Though launched in the spring, the straight-leg baggy jean with adjusters on the back for a more tailored fit, continues to gain traction on social media.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
For these individuals, fluid intake goals should always be tailored with your doctor’s guidance.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents are strongly encouraged to pack snacks, water, and bring some ear muffs for their little ones to experience their first rave as a family in an immersive environment tailored to children.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
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By considering both personal and business goals, WestPac provides clear, customized solutions that help clients make smarter decisions and achieve long-term success.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Three man have been charged with selling either methamphetamine or guns to undercover federal agents, including one Oakland man who allegedly used his houseboat on the Oakland marina to peddle firearms and brag about his knack for making customized bullets.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Better to focus on species naturally adapted to your soil pH and looking for varieties/cultivars selected for improved fall color.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Last of Us has also been adapted into a phenomenal TV series on HBO.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Joyce agrees, explaining that his design choices—most of the furnishings are custom—nod to the area’s natural palette.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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For an option that’s a little friendlier on the wallet, semi-custom cabinetry allows customers to have catalog pieces modified to their specifications.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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New Orleans — A bowtie is adjusted.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Ray successfully adjusted its orbit and continues to function, it was not designed to land.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Our unit's 32GB of memory helped elevate its multimedia chops, but this system still fell beneath the tier of true content-creation laptops, better suited to everyday tasks and moderate office work.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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While many apples can be used for both purposes, some varieties are better suited for specific uses due to their unique taste and texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The famous Stanford Prison Experiment by Zimbardo revealed how quickly people conformed to roles of power or submission, often at the expense of empathy and fairness.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Downey has written countless classic lines and shaped just as many characters.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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The moon's orbit is elliptical, or egg-shaped, rather than a perfect circle around the Earth.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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