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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
What started as a little tailored vintage clothing store on La Brea Avenue blossomed into a billion-dollar company. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The deep denim shade of this top looks just like Stewart’s, and the cream-colored stitching adds a tailored touch. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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
  • Augmental/YouTube A customized experience for all users Mouthpad can connect to any device that accepts a Bluetooth mouse.
    — Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Then put together a customized development plan for each person whose name appears in one of the boxes in your succession plan.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of customized
Verb
  • Some surviving sections remain usable, illustrating the durability of construction adapted closely to the surrounding landscape.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Henry Fonda and Hepburn won leading acting honors, and the film won for screenplay, which Ernest Thompson adapted from his play of the same name.
    — Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • Towards the other end of the spectrum are semi-custom superyachts like those made by Gulf Craft.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The supple leather molds to your feet for that custom-like fit, while the brand’s Cloudlift technology adds support and comfort step after step.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 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
  • Other hostalike plants suited to Florida include caladiums and Amazon lilies.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Since most of the rewards are tied to your Chime membership (the highest requiring $3,000+ in qualifying direct deposits every 34 days), this card is best suited for those who use Chime frequently.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 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
  • But others take issue with her premise the exercises are unnecessary, arguing that scaling them back puts US forces –– almost 30,000 of them stationed in South Korea and over 50,000 more in nearby Japan –– in a more dangerous situation.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Paying it would inevitably put Meta Platforms in bankruptcy and perhaps put the company under state ownership.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This was the birthplace of Federico Fellini and the place that shaped his works.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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