tailor-made

[tey-ler-meyd, tey-ler-meyd, -meyd] / ˈteɪ lərˈmeɪd, ˈteɪ lərˌmeɪd, -ˈmeɪd /

ADJECTIVE

made to order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

custom-made suitable suited

STRONG

custom-built designer perfect snug

WEAK

comfortable custom-fit fitted made-to-measure made-to-order perfectly fitted tailored

Example Sentences

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The way Brentford will set up is almost tailor-made to face Leeds, really, to hit them on the counter-attack.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Mr. Emanuel’s message is tailor-made for a 2028 general election that is more than 1,000 days away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

"I don't want to get to a situation ... where we are asking for specific surfaces and tailor-made," McDonald said.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Imagine if death were also a one-way ticket to the tailor-made paradise of your desire.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

Baba delivered a tailor-made sundari desk and chair to the school the day before the exam.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins