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Definition of bespokenext
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as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits

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as in engaged
dialect pledged in marriage having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke

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bespoke

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verb

past tense of bespeak
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as in booked
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespoke
Adjective
Companies that relied on flexible, bespoke private credit loans during the low-rate era are now finding it harder and more expensive to roll over debt, particularly those in sectors facing structural disruption. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Others will continue to be bespoke. Chris Fusco april 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Additionally, guests may enjoy bespoke onshore experiences and curated moments such as truffle hunting in the Italian Piedmont or stargazing in Saint Lucia. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • Through Flixmedia, brands can deploy tailored content sets across different retailers, balancing global brand integrity with local relevance.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
  • James' tailored and structural approach to the female form, mixed with modern fabrics, brought elegance and regalia to the occasion.
    Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • The current administration has taken a more disciplined approach to accountability, and congressional Republicans have been more engaged in providing the kind of oversight the Constitution envisions.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • As such, participants, as well as those who are simply interested in what Collins and AFP have to share, are encouraged to stay engaged and informed through ongoing content and social platforms, particularly through Freedom is Bigger.
    William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Ritu Panesar, founder and president of luxury travel company Travelopod, said her clients routinely spend between $30,000 and $50,000 per person on remote expedition itineraries, often booked months or even years in advance.
    Barbara Booth, CNBC, 9 May 2026
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been booked and busy.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Counters, small handful of brands, selling commission, prices not displayed, GWPs.
    Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
  • As students were trying to prepare for and take final exams Thursday, Canvas login pages displayed a ransom demand.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
  • His defense attorneys argued media coverage has been largely prejudicial to Robinson and requested that cameras be excluded from the courtroom.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • However, the vote saw an unusually high four dissents, including three from officials who thought the committee should have removed language from its post-meeting statement that indicated the Fed’s next move would be a rate cut.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • What showed up when those compounds were represented with colors on a plume map and compared with dozens of control-point samples of nearby soil indicated the presence of a decaying body, according to Eckenrode.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
  • In contrast, semi-custom cabinets offer more sizes, styles, and modification options, while fully custom cabinets are built-to-order, offering unlimited solutions.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Peal, now five months later, just committed to UGA last week.
    Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The twins, who are both committed to Elgin Community College, have been key regulars in the lineup this season for the Storm (13-5, 6-0).
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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