tailored
Americanadjective
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(of a woman's garment) in a simple or plain style with fitted lines.
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having simple, straight lines and a neat appearance.
tailored slipcovers.
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One is synthetic DNA, made from commercially available, chemically engineered molecules arranged into short genetic sequences tailored for specific electronic requirements.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Women are gravitating to the style because it provides a more tailored look while remaining casual and comfortable. They also pair well with the more relaxed, wide-leg pants and jeans that are popular.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
He brought that flair, tailored clothing and a taste for provocation into public life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
What started as a little tailored vintage clothing store on La Brea Avenue blossomed into a billion-dollar company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Back home in Congo, our clothes were tailored, and they fit beautifully.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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