1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
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3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor
Synonyms
Examples of tailored in a Sentence
pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead
Recent Examples on the Web
Styled with a cropped double-breasted blazer and dress pants, Bad Bunny’s tailored look was punctuated by a gold and black bolo tie slipped underneath his white collared shirt.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The pants are made from a linen-viscose blend (using a viscose that takes less resources to produce), and the crop and pin tucks help strike that balance between tailored and relaxed.
—Kristin Canning, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
These therapies provide tailored support, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges of each person, and empowering them to navigate the world with confidence and autonomy.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
Kim was joined on the red carpet by her mom, Kris Jenner, who wore an all-black suit featuring a tailored jacket with a flared waist and sleeves.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
That means a slightly less powerful, but more tailored chip could be a better fit for a company such as Meta, for example—which has invested in AI primarily for its recommendation algorithms, not consumer-facing chatbots.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
While most gentlemen sported the local casual cocktail party standard of dark suits, tees and trainers, others flaunted colorful tailored suits, albeit with T-shirts and trainers.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
This questionnaire has allowed for important insights and allowed clinicians to provide tailored recommendations.
—Sydney Durrah, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
In addition to offering an inclusive size range with lots of different styles to choose from, Good American uses methods that help keep waist gap at bay for a more tailored fit and feel.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The pants are made from a linen-viscose blend (using a viscose that takes less resources to produce), and the crop and pin tucks help strike that balance between tailored and relaxed.
—Kristin Canning, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
These therapies provide tailored support, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges of each person, and empowering them to navigate the world with confidence and autonomy.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
Kim was joined on the red carpet by her mom, Kris Jenner, who wore an all-black suit featuring a tailored jacket with a flared waist and sleeves.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
That means a slightly less powerful, but more tailored chip could be a better fit for a company such as Meta, for example—which has invested in AI primarily for its recommendation algorithms, not consumer-facing chatbots.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
While most gentlemen sported the local casual cocktail party standard of dark suits, tees and trainers, others flaunted colorful tailored suits, albeit with T-shirts and trainers.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
This questionnaire has allowed for important insights and allowed clinicians to provide tailored recommendations.
—Sydney Durrah, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
In addition to offering an inclusive size range with lots of different styles to choose from, Good American uses methods that help keep waist gap at bay for a more tailored fit and feel.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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tailored
adjective
tai·lored
ˈtā-lərd 
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: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
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