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
Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Designed by the seamstresses – with input from the students, McGriff, and others – the dress now has adjustable elements that create a tailored fit for every body type and enable it to grow up to a foot in length.
—CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Some can lose weight by simply lowering their calorie intake, while others may need a more tailored nutrition plan that meets their nutritional needs and requirements.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
The coat has functional button closures in addition to the belt for a more tailored fit.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
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The elegant lapel collar and button-down design elevate basic looks, while the tailored fit adds a polished finish.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Designed by the seamstresses – with input from the students, McGriff, and others – the dress now has adjustable elements that create a tailored fit for every body type and enable it to grow up to a foot in length.
—CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Some can lose weight by simply lowering their calorie intake, while others may need a more tailored nutrition plan that meets their nutritional needs and requirements.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
The coat has functional button closures in addition to the belt for a more tailored fit.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Fowlerville Community Theater drew direct parallels between the play — adapted from the famed diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl killed by Nazis in the Holocaust — and the events of Saturday night.David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The master mechanic and TV host was a cofounder of the company, which revived the formerly defunct British automaker Radford, in August 2020 with the goal to build custom, high-end sports cars.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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From wallpaper to flooring to backsplash tiles, peel-and-stick products are game-changers for making rentals look custom.Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
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Cash used in operating activities was $9,812,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting a net loss adjusted for changes in operating assets and liabilities.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Credit Agreement, which extended the maturity date and adjusted certain financial covenants.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unlike traditional CPUs, GPUs are far better suited for the repetitive and complex computations that AI requires, particularly in deep learning and neural networks.Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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