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
Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Students who come from families with incomes of more than $200,000 will still qualify for tailored financial aid, which will take into account each family’s specific financial situation and provide aid where necessary, the college added.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The 70-person operation, which makes men’s and women’s suiting and tailored garments, sells private-label goods to New York City brick-and-mortars and also runs its own custom suiting shops.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
For us, integrating the Dual Catalyst framework with tailored template mini-packs and a robust membership program has enabled growth while staying true to empowering female entrepreneurs.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Match a tailored linen vest with trousers or pleated linen shorts in soft pastels, flax, or crisp white.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Students who come from families with incomes of more than $200,000 will still qualify for tailored financial aid, which will take into account each family’s specific financial situation and provide aid where necessary, the college added.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The 70-person operation, which makes men’s and women’s suiting and tailored garments, sells private-label goods to New York City brick-and-mortars and also runs its own custom suiting shops.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
For us, integrating the Dual Catalyst framework with tailored template mini-packs and a robust membership program has enabled growth while staying true to empowering female entrepreneurs.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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Their habitats, known as gallery forests, border rivers in the Amazon basin that are seasonally flooded, creating flora adapted to the constant washing in of nutrients from river waters.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic resulted in more disabilities, but the state’s hiring practices haven’t adapted to the new reality, Tobler said.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company specializes in custom new construction, incorporating interior design from the start of the project to allow the architecture and interiors to feel completely in sync.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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As private space exploration expands, the demand for custom, high-durability tool control solutions is growing, positioning TraceMySpace as an essential partner in the industry.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Winter warning timing changed Due to the storm’s timing, The weather service adjusted the winter storm warning for Kansas City earlier.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 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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The home was named El Capitola after one of the resident vehicles, a 1957 Chevy El Capitola that was fully customized in 1958.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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