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

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Recent Examples of tailored
Adjective
CineGouna, its industry arm, launched the Egyptian Voices strand this year, selecting four Egyptian projects in development for tailored training in pitching, packaging and co-production. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 There’s increasing evidence that these patients could benefit from more tailored treatments. — Allessandra Dicorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The final payloads, tailored to the type of platform visiting, attempted to steal browser cookies and, in some cases, Wi-Fi passwords and full mobile device data. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 The findings suggest that there might have been variations in the way the rituals were carried out across the region, possibly tailored to local traditions. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
  • The Information describes it as a customized platform drawing on hardware and engineering experience from three generations of Fourier robots.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The rapper opted for a pair of red Versace leather pants and a cheetah jacket, a customized Chrome Hearts jeans and a suede vest, and an archival Chanel scarf paired with gray sweats.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Chinese engineers have adapted a drag-reduction principle associated with high-speed underwater projectiles to improve the energy efficiency of commercial ships.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • North American male dragonflies, for instance, have adapted to warmer climates by losing color on their wings, according to a study in PNAS.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • There are semi-custom processors that AMD supplies to other manufacturers’ consoles, as well as its own Radeon graphics business.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Also as is custom, adults will fret about the mostly mythical dangers children may face.
    — Muizz Akhtar, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Several breaks from the 2025 law are not adjusted for inflation.
    — Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Kenneth Walker and the offense Kenneth Walker was spectacular to start the year, and defenses have understandably adjusted.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Alternately peacocking and vulnerable, Technology blends trance, ghettotech and world sounds to craft a soundscape beautifully suited for late nights – whether that means packed clubs or your bedroom alone at three in the morning.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • His background in economics, art history and design proved unexpectedly suited to the emergence of the modern creative director.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
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
Verb
  • Far-right President Javier Milei's sweeping austerity measures, which have pushed millions of Argentines into poverty, could put him at odds with Leo, who has long championed the poor.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • To put that into context, a typical conventional lithium-ion cell has an energy density of around 200–300 Wh/kg.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Unique to Dusit is the meditation dome, shaped like overlapping petals, which creates an immersive, sanctuary-like space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In 2025, an Israeli team surveyed 154 adolescents with ADHD about how much their diagnosis had shaped their sense of self.
    — Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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