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

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Recent Examples of tailored
Adjective
The resulting look feels intentional and elevated when paired with more feminine attire, like a flowing dress or tailored trousers. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Contrast piping gives the set a more tailored edge over typical athleisure, while split-front hems add movement to the wide-leg pants and offer a peek at your shoes — finish the look with ballet sneakers or clogs. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
The source added that the overture makes sense because Authentic has interest in entertainment properties, particularly those tailored to kids. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 There’s been a recent resurgence among celebrities pivoting from traditional wedding-day attire for looks that are tailored and distinct. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Adjective
  • The bride wore a customized Alexander McQueen dress, a Still Here denim jacket, and her mother’s vintage Ferragamo bag.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Online price personalization goes back years Researchers were finding customized shopping experiences long before today's AI-powered pricing systems.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As a director, Fish has taken subversive, revelatory approaches to the theatrical canon and has adapted, for a taste, Don DeLillo and David Foster Wallace.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Like many places around the country, ecosystems in Florida have adapted to fire over time, and it’s needed to help these places thrive, according to Crandall.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The equipment can produce single-sided, double-sided, continuous, or custom-gap coatings.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The fully custom aluminum superyacht, which renowned Italian shipyard Rossinavi launched in January, has just been presented in her entirety at the Monaco Yacht Show.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The commission voted 7-1 to direct County Attorney Tyrone Wade to look into whether any laws or policies were broken during the consent agenda vote and whether any policies should be adjusted to prevent similar situations in the future.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Both figures were adjusted to represent full-time equivalent student and employee numbers.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The hotel’s location is well-suited for kids, too, with many family-friendly activities to do nearby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Strong says that stop-motion is particularly suited to Indigenous storytelling because of the diversity and complexity of Indigenous narratives.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Its compact design puts significant emphasis on accurate pointing without adding substantial mass.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The fact is, surveillance of women's intimate health data puts them at risk.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The notice says those factors shaped the length of the prison term and the decision to suspend it.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • For others, simply sharing the room with two women who have shaped American history was overwhelming.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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