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
The original Birkin was custom-made for the late, great Franco-British actress in 1984.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The shorts were custom-made by his new fashion brand, SKYLRK.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Shane Jacobs, the chief technologist at the David Clark Company in Worcester, said the suits are custom-made for each astronaut.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Kudos are also in order for Kathy Bates and her soft iced blue dress custom-made by Vera Wang.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
The shorts were custom-made by his new fashion brand, SKYLRK.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Shane Jacobs, the chief technologist at the David Clark Company in Worcester, said the suits are custom-made for each astronaut.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Kudos are also in order for Kathy Bates and her soft iced blue dress custom-made by Vera Wang.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for custom-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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The emphasis on tailored problem-solving is central to the company’s positioning.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, the industry needs to look at more customized solutions.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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In contrast, semi-custom cabinets offer more sizes, styles, and modification options, while fully custom cabinets are built-to-order, offering unlimited solutions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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