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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
Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 When temperatures drop simply add a tailored topper, à la Erdem and Magda Butrym. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Verb
The states argue Section 301 permits trade action only after an investigation of a specific country's unfair practices and requires any resulting tariffs to be tailored toward ending that conduct. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Similar to Fey’s vest, this style has a hip-skimming length and tailored construction that adds a dressy touch to tops, including boxy T-shirts. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 2 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
  • That quickly expanded to include customized lunches and breakfasts that Shaw prepared and brought to the team facility each day during the season.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • As more financing moves into customized private structures, investors and regulators will need to watch for opacity, concentration, and the temptation to confuse financial engineering with genuine economic productivity.
    — Jim Zelter, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of customized
Verb
  • By the time Carrick took the helm and moved from a wing-back system to a more straightforward front three, there was only half of the season left for anyone to try to build consistency in the role after having adapted to a different position.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • However, the catalyst has so far been demonstrated only as a model thin-film system, so additional work will be needed before it can be adapted for industrial reactors.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • The rapper opted for a custom, vibrant hot pink ensemble and completed the monochrome look with matching Christian Louboutin heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Wellhouse plans to widen out the bed by installing a custom-fit cushion in the space between the edge of the seat and the passenger-side wall, giving campers as much sleeping space as possible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of custom
Verb
  • Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, totaled 18 cents per share.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • My trusty spreadsheet found another slice of improving economics across the Golden State by eyeballing the number of jobless workers in June, data not adjusted for seasonal swings.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Everyone can walk at the same pace, but each woman can select a weight suited to her fitness level.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Spotted on the Spring 2025 and Spring 2026 runways, respectively, the trend feels especially fresh when paired with a flowy maxi skirt and flip-flops, creating an outfit perfectly suited for August’s hottest days.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 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
  • Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon’s Shadow Returns Published on NASA’s YouTube channel on July 29, the short trailer puts the emotional impact of totality front and center.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • There’s one shaped like a hand grenade; another bears a white-sheet-ghost novelty trinket over the lid, denoting a ghost pepper sauce.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, it is shaped through close collaboration with the creative and communications leaders across Maybourne, ensuring imagination and commercial discipline reinforce one another in service of exceptional hospitality.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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