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
Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Its iteration—which, unsurprisingly, wears well with tailored trousers—has a shorter height and minimal toe spring, and a soft, rounded toe.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
These wrinkle-resistant, bi-stretch pants look tailored enough for the office yet feel relaxed enough for a long flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Find tailored information for caregiving for certain conditions at organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Its iteration—which, unsurprisingly, wears well with tailored trousers—has a shorter height and minimal toe spring, and a soft, rounded toe.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Simu Liu in Dolce & Gabbana Simu Liu is always dapper and well-tailored on carpets, and the Academy Museum Gala was no exception.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
These wrinkle-resistant, bi-stretch pants look tailored enough for the office yet feel relaxed enough for a long flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
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No matter what age, start with an adviser to help create a customized plan.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The greatest opportunity is to create authentic, customized and emotionally rich experiences in a world of endless content.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hoover, a BookTok mega-phenomenon whose novels have dominated the New York Times best-seller list, has several books in the process of being adapted.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Now living on their acreage in Oregon’s wine country, Beverly has adapted to her new surroundings.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Board the custom, private VIP airliner meticulously appointed for the most discerning traveler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Last night, the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles saw the stars step out in their best runway, custom, and archival looks—with big, bouncy hair and gilded glam to match.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pressure rhythm was adjusted to an uneven triangle pattern to better match the freezing process.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to my College Football Playoff projections, which will be published weekly through the end of the season, updated and adjusted after each Saturday’s results.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The famous Stanford Prison Experiment by Zimbardo revealed how quickly people conformed to roles of power or submission, often at the expense of empathy and fairness.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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These are frequently shaped into nested spheres—though there are many exceptions, including intricate axial symmetries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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From an island shaped like a battleship to a village said to be home to a legendary witch, explore seven of the world’s eeriest, most mysterious destinations.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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