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 costumes are custom-made for this production, and most of the cast members have multiple roles, according to director Laura Bueno.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Cardi’s Super Bowl ensemble, styled by Kollin Carter, featured a short flouncy skirt (custom-made by Candice Cuoco), a corseted Zimmermann bustier, bell sleeves, and raw-ruffled edges.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Eight slim cases were custom-made by Jim Eby to fit against the second-floor railings in a way that improves safety while allowing for an open view of the museum ceiling and the hall below.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
—Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Cardi’s Super Bowl ensemble, styled by Kollin Carter, featured a short flouncy skirt (custom-made by Candice Cuoco), a corseted Zimmermann bustier, bell sleeves, and raw-ruffled edges.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Eight slim cases were custom-made by Jim Eby to fit against the second-floor railings in a way that improves safety while allowing for an open view of the museum ceiling and the hall below.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
—Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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This four-seat (technically) convertible wraps its occupants in tailored luxury and backs up its sleek appearance with muscular performance.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The prize consists of tailored curatorial, technical, and business consultancy with studio access at the Onassis Ready facilities in Athens.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Via GitHub, where Habib has made the code for World Monitor open-source and accessible to all, developers have made thousands of customized tweaks to the site and have translated it into more than 20 languages.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This was not a regular rec-league match but instead a group of devoted cinephiles and/or custom-merch hounds out and about before noon on a weekend to play in the first-ever Cinema Showdown.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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The kitchen is custom, with built-ins in every direction and a hidden fridge.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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