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
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The Ewedoos trousers have the polished look of tailored slacks but feel more forgiving during long travel days thanks to the comfy fabric shoppers compare to sweatpants.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Hargitay also tailored the evening's performance by incorporating a reference to Brunson's recent victory in the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
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Adjective
Aligning those targets, the authors argue, could simplify interpretation and help integrate apoB into routine practice allowing for more accurate ASCVD risk prediction and more tailored lipid-lowering strategies.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The Ewedoos trousers have the polished look of tailored slacks but feel more forgiving during long travel days thanks to the comfy fabric shoppers compare to sweatpants.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Verb
Accounts designed for a specific goal — such as 529 plans for education or Roth IRAs for retirement — can typically offer stronger tax advantages or greater flexibility tailored to that purpose.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Hargitay also tailored the evening's performance by incorporating a reference to Brunson's recent victory in the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
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Six Homewards locations were chosen to deliver customized solutions attacking homelessness in each area.
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At the same time, these platforms are far more customized.
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Players on Team Mexico certainly have been under such conditions way long enough to have adapted.
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Early settlers adapted European cooking traditions using ingredients available in North America, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) reported.
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Static Nails markets its sets as reusable luxury press-ons, with custom-like shapes and modern minimalist designs that can be removed, reapplied and reshaped.
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The company's own timeline points to a custom-silicon third-generation scanner around 2028 before the experience matches the pitch.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
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Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this chic, modern retreat is especially well-suited for couples or girls getaways, says Gambino.
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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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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.
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Noticeably, the line was longest to enter the Florida pavilion, where guests could receive free plush manatee toys and practice their short game on a Florida shaped mini-putting green.
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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