as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Recent Examples of custom-made
Casino gaming tables with pink tops were custom-made for the space.
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Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer ($899) is custom-made for the company's new range of audio products, which includes the Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar ($1,099) and Lifestyle Ultra Speaker ($299).
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
All of this will be custom-made, with the exception of Crowder’s favorite Japanese shears.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Even the inn’s beds are custom-made, crafted from natural tree limbs and trunks.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for custom-made
Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer ($899) is custom-made for the company's new range of audio products, which includes the Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar ($1,099) and Lifestyle Ultra Speaker ($299).
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
All of this will be custom-made, with the exception of Crowder’s favorite Japanese shears.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Even the inn’s beds are custom-made, crafted from natural tree limbs and trunks.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for custom-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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Subscribers also get more advanced features, such as being able to create tailored versions of ChatGPT to fit their specific needs.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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While styles vary from region to region, Europeans tend to wear tailored clothing that isn’t too loose or too tight.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Quicken Simplifi is worth it for users interested in customized spending plans, a user-friendly interface and sinking-fund-style savings plans.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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And, most importantly, throughout the property, impeccable, immediate and customized service usually comes with a respectful bow.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The semi-custom layout includes six staterooms instead of the standard five, among them a private full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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