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
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 21 May 2025
Organizers are gearing up to blend international and local talents, bringing together industry professionals, decision-makers, and design enthusiasts through exhibitions, installations and a tailored program of talks and activations.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
This allows doctors to provide tailored treatments.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Archaeological evidence from the dating sites reveals a boom in the use of caves and tailored clothing, indicated by bone needles and awls.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2025
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Adjective
Google on Tuesday rolled out AI Mode, its latest artificial intelligence feature designed to provide users with more detailed and tailored responses to questions entered into the search engine.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 21 May 2025
Organizers are gearing up to blend international and local talents, bringing together industry professionals, decision-makers, and design enthusiasts through exhibitions, installations and a tailored program of talks and activations.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
This allows doctors to provide tailored treatments.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Archaeological evidence from the dating sites reveals a boom in the use of caves and tailored clothing, indicated by bone needles and awls.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
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In 1982, Katt co-starred in the five-episode sitcom Herbie, the Love Bug, which was adapted from the 1968 Walt Disney film, The Love Bug.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The diverse range of common plants adapted to our Mediterranean climate continues to support vibrant agricultural activities and enrich the culinary traditions of ancient regions as well as San Diego.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Emma Chamberlain kicked things off in custom Courreges, for example, and Zendaya wore a crisp white suit with a matching floppy hat by Louis Vuitton designed by Pharrell.—
Rosana Lai,
Glamour,
5 May 2025
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Pixar drops a big hint The galactic themed indoor launched roller coasters will send riders on an exploratory mission into the uncharted Lego Galaxy in custom Lego spacecraft, according to the backstory for the ride.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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De May says each Spaceship will be customized to each owner’s needs.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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