TAILORED Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

tailored 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtā-lərd

Definition of tailored

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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misadjusted

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Recent Examples of tailored

Adjective

Different than general classroom instruction, ALEKS provides students with tailored assignments that hone in on problem areas. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

What feels perfectly tailored now can quickly feel dated or limiting. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 But challengers emerged and weakened its quest for dominance, often with different models ostensibly tailored to be more local. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored

Adjective

The sole offers premium cushioning for comfort, while the insole molds to your foot for a customized fit.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
The data was intended to be stored on Amazon’s cloud servers and made available to third-party venders for the creation of customized ed-tech products.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of customized

Verb

The Chiefs haven’t adapted as defenses have trended toward two deep safeties and light boxes.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Before Iamaleava took that hit, Chesney already had adapted to the loss of starting receiver Landon Ellis, who went down early in the third quarter.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapted

Adjective

Those concerns, coupled with questions about the longer-term impact of Alphabet's recent deal with Broadcom's custom-chip rival Marvell, are giving Jim caution.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The first unit, christened Ikigai, was heavily personalized by the owner, illustrating the highly flexible nature of the semi-custom model.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of custom

Verb

The 646 gets a specialized suspension setup, with four-way adjustable damper units that can be adjusted individually for compression and rebound.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
Its range and payload can also be adjusted according to mission requirements.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Expanding research into layered magnetic materials could reveal other combinations suited to opto-magnonic devices.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
For families The property is perfectly suited for child-free vacations, but is far from an adult-only retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of conformed

Verb

Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of put

Verb

Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Conceived as a prototype for what would eventually evolve into the modern shopping arcade—and later the mall—the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has shaped Milan’s cultural identity for nearly a century and a half.

— Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

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