Definition of custom-madenext
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 In the snaps, Hilton could be seen dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, donning the character’s iconic yellow gown with red roses — custom-made by Danyul Brown. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 Some were then randomly assigned to have a cancer vaccine custom-made after their tumors had been genetically sequenced. — Alice Park, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 The store offers both ready-to-buy and custom-made wig options to fulfill any look or vision. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Other sections of the motorcycle, such as the handlebars, headlamp unit, and even the CNC rear suspension system, are custom-made by Brabus. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-made
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Adjective
  • Marchetto was keen to push beyond the typical bridal redesign, instead opting for tailored trousers and a matching bomber jacket with heavily embellished cuffs.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Textured fringe or crochet vests added a romantic feeling to an outfit, perfect for the free spirits of the decade, while tailored vests were best for a more structured and distinct look.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The company makes customized synthetic DNA and sells DNA sequencing tools.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The word has traditionally referred to hair being hand-painted, creating a more customized distribution of lighter pieces, but its meaning has evolved over time.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • There are semi-custom processors that AMD supplies to other manufacturers’ consoles, as well as its own Radeon graphics business.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Also as is custom, adults will fret about the mostly mythical dangers children may face.
    — Muizz Akhtar, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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