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tailor-made

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


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A sizable firepit in the yard itself looks tailor-made for family game nights or s’mores sessions, and is surrounded by a lush green lawn and elegant landscaping.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Is it worth paying 0.99% a year for an ETF tailor-made for E.T.?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

With trouble in the Middle East and rising stock market volatility, it’s a tailor-made moment for the market’s favorite active exchange-traded fund.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The name of the role suggests that the character is tailor-made for Reese.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Though Ashima continues to wear nothing but saris and sandals from Bata, Ashoke, accustomed to wearing tailor-made pants and shirts all his life, learns to buy ready-made.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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