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
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The pleated trousers add a tailored drape that’s elevated without being fussy, while platform sandals give you height without sacrificing comfort—ideal for cobblestone streets or sandy walkways.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 2 May 2026
Among the adjustments have been the installation of top-secret, top-quality communication gear tailored to the president’s duties.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
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Adjective
The seafood from the southern shores or the heartier dishes up north will give Albertin’s patrons a more tailored slice of Italian cuisine than his daily, catch-all offerings.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The pleated trousers add a tailored drape that’s elevated without being fussy, while platform sandals give you height without sacrificing comfort—ideal for cobblestone streets or sandy walkways.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Verb
Wear your ring with pieces in classic black—especially ones tailored in textured fabrics like satin or linen—for the perfect canvas to allow the power of the ring to come through.
—Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 2 May 2026
Among the adjustments have been the installation of top-secret, top-quality communication gear tailored to the president’s duties.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
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To further support HubSpot’s AI aspirations, Lennox says the company built its own customized infrastructure so that the team could read context, write code, run tests, and fix errors with autonomous coding agents.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Multiple seating positions for customized comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Michael has adapted the script in a way that totally pays homage to Hemingway’s style, while lifting the story from book to screen in a fresh and exhilarating way.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The platform is built on large language model infrastructure and adapted for legal workflows through integrations, prompt engineering, and domain-specific enhancements.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The semi-custom 102-footer reflects Leclerc’s personal taste.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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In contrast, semi-custom cabinets offer more sizes, styles, and modification options, while fully custom cabinets are built-to-order, offering unlimited solutions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The hot plate → Experts reveal why one fan-favorite fish isn't suited for the grill.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Its rugged landscape is shaped by geothermal activity, with fumaroles, mud baths, and natural saunas in place of sandy beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Now, one of the few people on Earth who has gummy candies shaped like his head, now has his master's degree.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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