tailored 1 of 2

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
Getty Images What To Know The 988 hotline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) website. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 The minimalist white leather silhouette dresses up or down—pair with tailored linen trousers and a breezy tee by day, or drape a silk scarf and classic trench for evening charm. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025 This specificity helps your contacts connect you with relevant opportunities and provide tailored advice. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2025 Lotan, who has built a devoted following on tailored restraint and sophisticated glamour, brings that same precision to her first foray into travel accessories. Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tailored
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Verb
  • In 1982, Katt co-starred in the five-episode sitcom Herbie, the Love Bug, which was adapted from the 1968 Walt Disney film, The Love Bug.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • This story is adapted by Guy Lancaster from the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas, a project of the Central Arkansas Library System.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace.
    Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
  • Aside from the fuel tank from a 1970 BMW R90, everything else is custom: The one-off frame uses a single adjustable rear shock, rear sets, and a leather and cloth seat made in Spain with Porsche’s pepita fabric.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.
    Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The stand also serves as a lens cover during transport, and the unit will automatically power on when the stand is adjusted for viewing.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.
    Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • De May says each Spaceship will be customized to each owner’s needs.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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