custom-made
adjective
cus·tom-made
ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād 
: made to individual specifications
custom-made clothing
Examples of custom-made in a Sentence
an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Kudos are also in order for Kathy Bates and her soft iced blue dress custom-made by Vera Wang.
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Wunmi Mosaku Wunmi Mosaku absolutely dazzled in a sparkling teal Louis Vuitton dress, custom-made for the first-time nominee, who topped off her exquisite look with a sculptural hairstyle by hairstylist Araxi Lindsey.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2026
However, heritage buildings around the world may feature bathtubs custom-made to fit the space, the plumbing of the time, and the common height of the original owners.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Wunmi Mosaku Wunmi Mosaku absolutely dazzled in a sparkling teal Louis Vuitton dress, custom-made for the first-time nominee, who topped off her exquisite look with a sculptural hairstyle by hairstylist Araxi Lindsey.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2026
However, heritage buildings around the world may feature bathtubs custom-made to fit the space, the plumbing of the time, and the common height of the original owners.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for custom-made
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-made. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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