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
However, his skills aren’t exactly tailor-made for the NBA.
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Then in January, President Trump, threatening tariffs and annexation against Canada, brewed a crisis that seemed tailor-made for one of the world’s most seasoned managers of economic turmoil.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Youssef and his creative team have created a furious show, but also an incredibly funny one with a number of fantastical touches and niche jokes that feel tailor-made for first-gen-immigrant audiences specifically and Muslim viewers tired of apologizing for themselves broadly.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag $55 $39 at Amazon
Made with five points of security (including slash-proof straps, an RFID-blocking exterior, and locking compartments), this otherwise simple and timeless bag is tailor-made for travel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Then in January, President Trump, threatening tariffs and annexation against Canada, brewed a crisis that seemed tailor-made for one of the world’s most seasoned managers of economic turmoil.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Youssef and his creative team have created a furious show, but also an incredibly funny one with a number of fantastical touches and niche jokes that feel tailor-made for first-gen-immigrant audiences specifically and Muslim viewers tired of apologizing for themselves broadly.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag $55 $39 at Amazon
Made with five points of security (including slash-proof straps, an RFID-blocking exterior, and locking compartments), this otherwise simple and timeless bag is tailor-made for travel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor-made
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Wear them with a tailored blouse and kitten heels for weekdays in the office, or keep things laidback with a classic tee and white sneakers.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The evening’s dress code is Tailored for You, which will hopefully inspire celebrities to push the boundaries of tailored menswear and embrace the opportunity to highlight Black designers.—
Whitney Perry,
Glamour,
2 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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Accenture is currently training 30,000 employees on NVIDIA’s AI software platform and developing a new business division focused on custom AI solutions.—
Olga Lykova,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor-made. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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