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
For his groom's look, Will chose a traditional black tuxedo, custom-made by Michael Andrews, and added some sentimental accessories.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor attended the Schiaparelli spring 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Monday in towering platform pumps custom-made for her for the event.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The noodles are custom-made for the restaurant by one of the Bay Area’s largest noodle makers and are made with wheat and a small amount of buckwheat to create a chewy, bouncy texture.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Like the rooms, everything is made from natural materials, including local woods, and each piece of furniture was custom-made in Uganda.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor attended the Schiaparelli spring 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Monday in towering platform pumps custom-made for her for the event.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The noodles are custom-made for the restaurant by one of the Bay Area’s largest noodle makers and are made with wheat and a small amount of buckwheat to create a chewy, bouncy texture.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Like the rooms, everything is made from natural materials, including local woods, and each piece of furniture was custom-made in Uganda.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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The sneaker is already a favorite of the street style set, who’ve been seeing sporting them in their everyday looks with tailored pants, jeans, and maxi coats.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Floor-grazing panels feel tailored and calm.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In response, Turboden, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, developed a customized steam electrification system.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The park has 250 volunteers who can give customized recommendations on hiking trails, sightseeing, and more.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Using contrasting colors for trim and walls can create a custom, high-impact look and is suitable for adding definition or making a space feel special.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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These niobium-tin cavities can operate at higher temperatures, allowing for the use of standard commercial cooling units rather than custom, large-scale cryogenic plants.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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