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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tailored
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
The National Weather Service Oxnard Weather Office, which provides weather forecasts for greater Los Angeles, continues to support the firefighting effort with tailored wind and weather information and briefings.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
For structure, layer Aritzia’s tailored coat and finish off with pointy pumps.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Guests can expect a heavy focus on gourmet cuisine, mixology, art, wellness, and tailored adventures based on the Mexican Pacific location.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for tailored 
Adjective
Basically, big, multi-joint exercises like good mornings and deadlifts that use external resistance and tailored programming to really challenge your hammies are going to be better for bolstering muscle strength.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
The National Weather Service Oxnard Weather Office, which provides weather forecasts for greater Los Angeles, continues to support the firefighting effort with tailored wind and weather information and briefings.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
For structure, layer Aritzia’s tailored coat and finish off with pointy pumps.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Guests can expect a heavy focus on gourmet cuisine, mixology, art, wellness, and tailored adventures based on the Mexican Pacific location.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for tailored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored
Verb
-
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
-
Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz adapted the musical for the screen.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The truck is fully custom, but built using currently available technologies.New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
-
As an expression of gratitude for the holidays, Hurts and Barkley presented each member of the offensive line with a custom, black golf cart displaying their last name and number on the side.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
-
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
Thesaurus Entries Near tailored
Cite this Entry
“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailored. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share