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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Cooperativa Alice makes tailored garments that adorn the wardrobes of the Porro showrooms worldwide.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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As new technological tools continue to emerge at an accelerated pace, the marketing industry is evolving alongside them and is aiming to deliver better, more distinct, and more tailored campaigns to modern consumers than ever before.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On Thursday night, Texas women's basketball forward Breya Cunningham met teammate Sarah Graves for their customized handshake.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The companies will develop customized models that will help power Amazon's customer-facing applications as part of the agreement, according to a release.—
Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
27 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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