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
Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The men kept things sharp in classic black tuxedos and tailored suits.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Instead of anything too clingy or tailored, opt for a more bohemian-style approach with flowy wrap dresses, retro aviator shades, and faux leather sandals that can tackle Paris’ cobblestone streets but still look sleek enough for a beach club in Cannes or Saint-Tropez.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Adjective
Not all group chats are created equally, and your exit may require a tailored approach in order to minimize fallout.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The men kept things sharp in classic black tuxedos and tailored suits.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Verb
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Instead of anything too clingy or tailored, opt for a more bohemian-style approach with flowy wrap dresses, retro aviator shades, and faux leather sandals that can tackle Paris’ cobblestone streets but still look sleek enough for a beach club in Cannes or Saint-Tropez.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
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But excitement over the joke reinforced the idea and Artistic Tile decided to actually offer the pasta prints through the company’s Tailored To program, which offers customized designs.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Powered by customized versions of various AI models, including Alibaba’s Qwen series, M1 is capable of gauging facial expressions and starting a conversation if someone appears lonely and can also read books to children.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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That switch has had a positive effect on Bello, but the problem now is that the Red Sox relievers haven’t adapted as seamlessly to opening the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Burial practices have to be carefully adapted to make sure the virus doesn't spread further.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Turner, 36, was shown in a custom, blue, double-breasted jacket with matching pants, shirt and tie by Ferragamo.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Of the Deck’s major competitors, only the $600 Asus ROG Xbox Ally (and its AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, which is very similar to the Deck’s semi-custom AMD chip) is significantly cheaper than the Steam Deck.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Theoretically, with a more intelligent model at the helm of a series of agents better suited to more complex tasks, this functionality could really shine.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2026
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Polyester is best suited for warm, dry climates, while polyethylene and polypropylene are better for rainy or humid environments.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Politics shaped his work as much as formal experimentation.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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