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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
Its tailored PacePro guidance and daily suggested workouts adapt to your training history and recovery time, while wellness metrics track respiration and intensity minutes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Pinch pleats offer a more tailored, sophisticated aesthetic to linen’s typically relaxed drape. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Sony Headphones Deal Weighing just 192 grams, the Sony WH-CH720N is Sony's lightest overhead wireless noise-canceling headband, tailored specifically for fatigue-free, all-day wearing comfort. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 But they were carefully tailored to appeal to specific groups, like families with young children. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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
  • Grand Fiesta Americana features a Wellbeing Atelier for customized multi-day programs and a unique wine spa.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers typically pay more for such homes and are less likely to cancel or demand discounts, but customized homes also mean longer waits at potentially higher mortgage rates.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of customized
Verb
  • Its long, silver body and delicate fins are adapted for life in the open ocean.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Even before her passing, Diana’s life was being adapted to the screen.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • The sink and fittings are by DeVOL, the range is by Aga and the hood is custom.
    — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In an effort to avoid custom-design traps, the Dutch carrier chose an off-the-shelf model from seat manufacturer Stelia that was already flying on sister airline Air France.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of custom
Verb
  • The team has adjusted its store design and merchandising, and the dispensary will feature locally relevant products from New York Brands.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Lancet Public Health study supports looking beyond the proportion of antibiotics that fall into each AWaRe category and paying closer attention to total antibiotic use adjusted for infectious disease burden.
    — Peter Beyer, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Palm trees are especially suited to accommodating the vining growth of both dragon fruit and passion fruit.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Glashutte Original This show model is particularly suited to Aspen with its concentrated luxury retail sector, affluent resident and visitor base, high-end hospitality, and walkable downtown.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of suited
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
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • Hospitals and other healthcare providers have warned that the changes could put additional financial pressure on rural facilities that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Here’s a quick look at the stories that shaped the past several days in the capital region, including the Sacramento Zoo’s debut for rats that sniff out landmines to a downtown Woodland pharmacy hit with anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Each tip is fitted and shaped to your natural nail, creating an extension that feels unusually personal and custom.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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