tailored

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An item that's tailored fits perfectly and looks great on someone.

When we say something is tailored, it usually means that it was made to fit a person exactly. You might hear someone talk about a tailored suit or dress they bought for a special occasion. The word "tailored" can also refer to the way clothes are cut and sewn. Tailors, who make these clothes, pay close attention to how each piece will look when finished. A designer's idea of a perfect outfit is often called tailored design. Tailoring can even describe something that's not just for people, like a customized meal or a plan made specifically for someone's needs.

How common is "tailored"?

Word tailored is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To make, repair, or alter clothes.
Example: We can tailor that jacket for you if you like.
To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
Example: The website was tailored to the client's needs.
To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.
Example: a narrowly tailored law

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adjective

Adjusted by a tailor, fitted.
Made by a tailor.
Example: His expensive tailored shirts didn't look that much better than off-the-rack, but they lasted much longer.

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Real examples of "tailored" in context

Emotional interview with Robert Downey Jr.

Interview

No, you know what? No, you should be housing the show and I should be down of getting my tighty-whities tailored to make them smaller.

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