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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
Now more than ever is the time for organizations to leverage strategic communication, especially when knowledge workers and stakeholders require tailored communication approaches rather than blanket statements. Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Not all group chats are created equally, and your exit may require a tailored approach in order to minimize fallout. Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Verb
Pace’s newer spaces in Berlin and Tokyo, rather than serving as satellites of New York, have developed programs tailored to local audiences and collecting communities, according to Glimcher, who added that the gallery plans to lean further into that strategy. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026 Firms that provide personalized and products and services tailored to the lives and needs of clients will capture more assets. Robert Frank, CNBC, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
  • Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Ridley Scott adapted Lucas' story into a biographical crime drama starring Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, the detective determined to take him down.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
  • That choice makes sense for many homes, especially homes adapted for people with mobility challenges.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
  • But Sheehan wants to be known for more than being the custom-cakes girl.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.
    Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead, something like this pair will be much better suited for the climate.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • PatBO’s aesthetic feels particularly suited to those moments.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.
    Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Whether through independent projects, stand-up comedy, streaming platforms, or blockbuster films, the Wayans continue to operate from the same core philosophy that shaped them decades ago.
    Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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