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 The cold plunge, Himalayan salt room, and rain shower experiences are tailor-made for recovery, while poolside bites by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Beckman bring restaurant-level flavor without ever having to leave your lounge chair. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Read more Will Lady Gaga’s ‘Abracadabra’ Save Us All? Through recessions, social movements, and pandemics, the pop star has always swooped in to deliver anthems that seem tailor-made for the worst of times. Lian Brooks, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025 Bellinger should benefit from playing his home games at Yankee Stadium, as his left-handed swing is tailor-made for the Bronx’s short right field porch. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025 The minimalist component, featuring a midcentury design, is tailor-made for the vinyl lover who doesn’t want to skimp on performance but needs a system for an apartment, dorm room, or office—where space is at a premium. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tailor-made

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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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