1
: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
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3
: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor
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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It should be noted that Ruffalo’s detective is unkempt in direct proportion to the way Hemsworth wears a tailored black suit.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
For me, the sweet spot is a pair of tailored cargo pants from Bonobos.
—Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The tailored piece was designed with a sharp, collarless silhouette with a clean, structured shoulder and long sleeves for an elegant, timeless appeal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Jessica London Two-Piece Sweater Dress Set This sleeveless sweater dress has a clean, modern fit and an easygoing midi length, while the matching button-front cardigan adds a tailored touch.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
For me, the sweet spot is a pair of tailored cargo pants from Bonobos.
—Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The tailored piece was designed with a sharp, collarless silhouette with a clean, structured shoulder and long sleeves for an elegant, timeless appeal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Jessica London Two-Piece Sweater Dress Set This sleeveless sweater dress has a clean, modern fit and an easygoing midi length, while the matching button-front cardigan adds a tailored touch.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tailored
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“Tailored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailored. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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tailored
adjective
tai·lored
ˈtā-lərd 
1
: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work
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