tai·lor-made
ˌtā-lər-ˈmād 
1
: made by a tailor or with a tailor's care and style
2
: made or fitted especially to a particular use or purpose
3
: factory made rather than hand-rolled
tailor-made cigarettes
: one that is tailor-made
specifically
: a woman's garment styled for a trim fit and with stiff straight lines
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Examples of tailor-made in a Sentence
Adjective
took my measurements for the tailor-made bridal gown
Recent Examples on the Web
Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
These bags are quickly produced and tailor-made to accommodate specific product sizes and aesthetic choices, providing a versatile packaging solution that meets the unique demands of diverse sectors.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024
Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
Everything’s tailor-made to an individual existence now.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
These ballots get tailor-made for each voter, down to a personalized QR code to ensure that your vote is connected with your county and your voter ID.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
These bags are quickly produced and tailor-made to accommodate specific product sizes and aesthetic choices, providing a versatile packaging solution that meets the unique demands of diverse sectors.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024
Noun
However, Copenhagen's glorious waterfront district, which runs from Kongens Nytorv to the harbor, does look tailor-made for Instagram, with colorful townhouses and boats bobbing in the canals.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
Everything’s tailor-made to an individual existence now.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2023
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“Tailor-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailor-made. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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