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
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.
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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
Whether traditional, smart or custom-made, birdhouse options are plentiful.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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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
Whether traditional, smart or custom-made, birdhouse options are plentiful.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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It should be noted that Ruffalo’s detective is unkempt in direct proportion to the way Hemsworth wears a tailored black suit.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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For me, the sweet spot is a pair of tailored cargo pants from Bonobos.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His parents, who help run the local taco chain, stood in customized Villa’s jerseys and marveled at the commotion Monday.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sarah Sherman Samuel transforms high-quality hemp bedding with a tiger illustration—drawn by her son, no less—to make a set of shams perfect for elevating your bedding set with custom-like details.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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The extra-light cushioning gives me a higher degree of control in my turns, especially in custom-fit boots.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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