as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
took my measurements for the tailor-made bridal gown
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Recent Examples of tailor-made
Numerous strikeouts notwithstanding, Wood is the rare lefty hitter tailor-made for Petco Park, which plays smaller to left field than to right field.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Idols also shows how Yungblud’s bellow is tailor-made for cathartic ballads.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Between the swingin' bed-hopping, its sweaty disco vibe, and the presence of a third-tier star in Priscilla Barnes (future Three's Company roommate Terri), this is a movie that seems tailor-made for a '70s drive-in double feature.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
As a kid who grew up surrounded by comic books and video games, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is seemingly tailor-made for me: a 2D brawler with a gorgeous, pixel-art style that almost appears ripped from the funny pages.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Idols also shows how Yungblud’s bellow is tailor-made for cathartic ballads.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Between the swingin' bed-hopping, its sweaty disco vibe, and the presence of a third-tier star in Priscilla Barnes (future Three's Company roommate Terri), this is a movie that seems tailor-made for a '70s drive-in double feature.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
As a kid who grew up surrounded by comic books and video games, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is seemingly tailor-made for me: a 2D brawler with a gorgeous, pixel-art style that almost appears ripped from the funny pages.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
Adjective
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An agent, on the other hand, could analyze the sentiment of the email using language processing, prioritize it according to urgency, and even draft and send a tailored response.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate, the organization focuses on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran is supported, connected and respected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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These earbuds include two listening modes, interchangeable and flexible tips that offer a more custom, comfortable fit, and a longer battery life.—
People Staff,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Since the coat is custom, the price is unknown, but Oscar de la Renta's site lists coats ranging from $3,490 to just under $9,000.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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