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tailored

adjective
taiĀ·​lored | \ Ėˆtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio) \

Definition of tailored

1 : fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
3 : having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

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Examples of tailored in a Sentence

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead

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Through all these efforts, prophylactic protections against HIV are getting much more tailored and personalized. Sara Harrison, WIRED, "PrEP Made HIV Prevention Easierā€”and Itā€™s Getting Even Simpler," 30 July 2019 Also, never underestimate the chicness of a classic tailored pant suit. Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Here's What You Shouldā€”and Shouldn'tā€”Ever Wear to a Wedding," 23 July 2019 Meanwhile, Malia opted for a chic, all-white ensemble that included a backless halter top and perfectly tailored pants. Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, "Sasha Obama Proved That Slip Dresses & Sneakers Are The Ultimate Summer Outfit Formula," 20 June 2019 Given the multi-generational nature of the workforce, the CEOs advocated for more personally tailored benefit plans that better serve the needs of individual workers. Erika Fry, Fortune, "How to Build a Thriving Multi-Generational Workforce," 12 June 2019 Whereas Jessica is all tailored pencil skirts and no-nonsense attitude, Gina walks in looking relaxed in wide-leg jeans, a chambray shirt, and baseball hat. Bethany Hemitan, Health.com, "This is How Gina Torres Deals With Mom Guilt: 'You Want to Be All Things All the Time, and You Just Canā€™t Be'," 11 June 2019 Villanelle has emerged as a sort of fashion icon for her delicious tailored suits. Jill Gutowitz, Glamour, "Killing Eve Is Made for Women By Women, and It Shows," 8 Apr. 2019 Last month American Eagle launched a new style in its Ne(X)t Level 360 collection, which is made from a stretch fabric that's meant to hug and conform to the body, with a tailored waistband that doesn't sag or gap. Glamour, "These American Eagle Jeans Solve This Annoying Denim Problem for Good," 7 Mar. 2019 Its high-shine zip-up jacket featured exaggerated lapels, and the semi-sporty look was given a twist with tailored trousers (no jogger pants here). Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Cardi Bā€™s Track Suit Is Extra-Extra, Of Course," 9 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of tailored

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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