TAILORED Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

tailored 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtā-lərd

Definition of tailored

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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tailored

2 of 2

verb

past tense of tailor

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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misadjusted

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Recent Examples of tailored

Adjective

The collection was less concerned with dressing for the seaside than with what comes after it—the quiet transition from ocean to evening, from leisure to dinner, from barefoot afternoons to tailored ease. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In 2021, Jeremy Scott made a series of tailored potato sack dresses for Moschino, woven from a linen blend that resembled burlap. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Verb

From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailored

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailored

Adjective

Six Homewards locations were chosen to deliver customized solutions attacking homelessness in each area.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026
At the same time, these platforms are far more customized.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of customized

Verb

Players on Team Mexico certainly have been under such conditions way long enough to have adapted.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Early settlers adapted European cooking traditions using ingredients available in North America, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) reported.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of adapted

Adjective

Static Nails markets its sets as reusable luxury press-ons, with custom-like shapes and modern minimalist designs that can be removed, reapplied and reshaped.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
The company's own timeline points to a custom-silicon third-generation scanner around 2028 before the experience matches the pitch.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of custom

Verb

Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 30 June 2026
The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.

— Jordan P. Kelley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this chic, modern retreat is especially well-suited for couples or girls getaways, says Gambino.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.

— Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of conformed

Verb

Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Noticeably, the line was longest to enter the Florida pavilion, where guests could receive free plush manatee toys and practice their short game on a Florida shaped mini-putting green.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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