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tailored

American  
[tay-lerd] / ˈteɪ lərd /

adjective

  1. (of a woman's garment) in a simple or plain style with fitted lines.

  2. having simple, straight lines and a neat appearance.

    tailored slipcovers.


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Etymology

Origin of tailored

First recorded in 1855–60; tailor 1 + -ed 2


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Later, Meredith gushed when a King Charles Spaniel named Jack and his owner hit the runway in tailored navy plaid jackets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Banks can then deploy tailored retention tactics such as personalized offers or proactive notifications.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

The teacher says the lessons will be tailored to "different ages and stages" with younger pupils needing to be focused on foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills before moving on to practical uses of AI.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Our work has shown that older people are willing to try strength training, even if they have never done it before, when exercises are tailored to their needs and supervised by qualified professionals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Papa’s white shirt, with its perfectly tailored lines, did little to minimize the mound of flesh that was his stomach.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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