The arrival of the statuesque woman in her tailored red dress occasioned much comment at the funeral.
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Tailored
Synonyms for "tailored" (185 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Verb(5 words)
Adjective(14 words)
Strong matches (56)
Noun(21 words)
compoundingcraft producedcustomcustom home constructioncustomized learning plancustomizingdesigned to a teedifferentiated tissue organismsformal arrangementindividual approachindividual approachesindividual basedindividual focusindividual governanceindividual needsindividual personal styleindividual planindividual reasonindividual studentindividual student progress
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individual task
Adjective(23 words)
crafted jewelrycustom attributecustom procedurecustom protocolcustom worksheet templatecustomizecustomizedcustomized programdesigneddifferentiated planfitfittedhandcraftedhandcrafted procedurehandcrafted protocolindividual attentionindividual beliefsindividual learningindividual sampleindividual test
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Verb(2 words)
Adverb(1 words)
greatly altered text
Related words (92)
Noun(16 words)
individualized curriculumindividualizingindividually orientedlearning routinemodified quizmuztaghnicheone-on-one instructionpersonal creedpersonal learning planpersonalizingspecial educationtarget algorithmtarget population grouptargeted curriculum designtuning
Adjective(47 words)
individualized studyindividualized treatment planindividuated lessonindividuated resourcesinteractive science lessonlearner-focusedmade-to-ordermarket-targetedmodifymore individualniche market segmentpersonal gardenpersonal importancepersonal learnerpersonal milestonespersonal study strategypersonal stylepersonal uniquenesspersonalizepersonalized
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personalized guidancepersonalized instructionpersonalized learning approachpersonalized materialspersonalized needspersonalized planpersonalized study planprivate admission policyprivate frameworkprivate gardenspecializedspecialized audiencespecialized chemistry coursespecialized lexiconspecialized recordsspecialized subjectsspecialized unitspecific applicationspecific determinerspecific instancespecific lawtailor-madetarget learnertargeted practicetargeted therapytopic-specifictrim
just rightlikelymeshingon the buttonopportunepatqualifiedready madeready-madeready-to-wearrelevantrightsartorialseasonablesortablestore-boughtsuitablesuitedsuitingto the point
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to the purposevestmental
Determiner(1 words)
most individual traits
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a propos, accommodated, ad rem, adapt, adapted.
- Sentence evidence is available for tailored, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "tailored".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "tailored"
Keep "tailored" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "tailored" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "tailored", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "tailored" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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8 entriesCollocations
10 entriestailored assessmentstailored curriculumtailored feedbacktailored instructiontailored learningtailored learning plantailored lesson plantailored materialstailored reading listtailored support
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
3 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Software for an on-line form should help a user by means of data labels and supply an example of correct input. If the user provides invalid input, the form should display a clear error message tailored to that entry field.
Source: tatoeba (3553166)
Workers must have a place to invest their hard-earned savings that provides an appropriate balance of risk and return, and many private sector providers do not offer retirement savings options tailored to smaller balance savers.
Source: tatoeba (3651277)
Tom was wearing a suit tailored especially for him, with his name embossed in gold on the inside coat pocket.
Source: tatoeba (3787156)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "tailored"?
Closest matches include a propos, accommodated, ad rem, adapt, adapted.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "tailored"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.