tailor
noun
a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
have tailored
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present perfectof tailor.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since the 1960s, car companies, particularly those promoting fast cars or big trucks, have tailored their advertising to the male ego, according to Roach.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Bill and Sheelah Black have tailored their spending to their investment portfolio’s performance since retiring to New Orleans 10 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
The fall season, historically characterized by a deluge of new exhibitions, now includes art fairs that have tailored their schedules to coincide with the first wave of gallery and museum openings.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Both Ryan and Vance are Ohio natives, both have tailored their messages to the white working class of Ohio, and both are from economically hard-hit cities that thriving manufacturing firms once called home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
Many governmental units have generalized earthquake response plans, some have tailored earthquake plans, and several plans are regularly exercised.
