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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
While its long been associated with trench coats and tailored trousers, the versatile neutral has expanded into everything from dresses to statement tops. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 Her jeans offer a slightly more tailored look than oversized silhouettes while still maintaining that easygoing feel that makes slouchy denim so appealing. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
Sony Headphones Deal Weighing just 192 grams, the Sony WH-CH720N is Sony's lightest overhead wireless noise-canceling headphone, tailored specifically for all-day wearing comfort. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 The slime is highly valued as an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredient in certain skin care products, and snails can secrete different kinds of mucus with properties tailored to specific functions. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 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
  • The Golden State Valkyries — one of his favorite teams — heard about the game and sent gifts of their own, which included a customized team jersey with his name on it.
    — Itay Hod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, large aerospace companies have historically operated through complex, customized programs.
    — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of customized
Verb
  • For its part, Russia adapted to Ukraine's growing use of drones along the front by deploying electronic warfare systems at scale.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The actor’s outfit was adapted from Ackermann’s Fall-Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which ruminated on the language of desire and seduction, and the magnetism of opposites.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • Datskovska regularly reports on the latest and greatest worth shopping at Nike — custom, exclusive sneakers included.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • Combine the fabric or paper backdrop, calendar sheets, and photos above to create a collage on top of your desk that’s completely custom to you, or add something entirely new under the glass, like a movie poster.
    — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
Definition of custom
Verb
  • Every case has a value, which is determined by the likely amount of recovery or exposure as adjusted by the likely chance or winning or losing ― plus the attorney fees, expenses and costs to get the case over the finish line.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • These are exactly the kinds of workflows where human attention degrades over time and for which automation and AI are ideally suited.
    — Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Even veterans given considerable resources and artistic freedom for a live-action feature may find their specific sensibilities are just better suited to animation.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 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
  • Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As one University of Helsinki scholar of Chinese political economy put it, stablecoins can circulate beyond regulatory oversight, interfere with capital account management and complicate the central bank's control over settlement.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • This sensibility—shaped by the duo’s rural upbringing—continues in Tuscany.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Editor Chris McCaleb said that openness shaped how the entire series was built in post.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaped

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