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as in custom
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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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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Leave a comment View Comments Originally available as a bespoke service for private clients, Vivienne Westwood’s bridal offering has expanded since 2019 to include made-to-order collections that are sold in its five bridal salons in London, Paris, Milan, New York and Los Angeles. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025 Other bespoke details include sumptuous linens, a stone sink, and poolside lounge chairs made for dozing off. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025 Since being announced last April, about half of the films on the list are available now in the U.S. or are coming soon, either through traditional distro deals or bespoke rollouts. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025 It has been forged with integrity, especially in the superior first act, before the show gets trapped in one of its bespoke devices: creepy stuff happening during the production of a high school play. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • Pixar drops a big hint The galactic themed indoor launched roller coasters will send riders on an exploratory mission into the uncharted Lego Galaxy in custom Lego spacecraft, according to the backstory for the ride.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Accenture is currently training 30,000 employees on NVIDIA’s AI software platform and developing a new business division focused on custom AI solutions.
    Olga Lykova, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Patients today are more informed, connected and engaged.
    Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • White House officials said the president remains committed to his immigration crackdown, but gave no indication the administration would defy the court's decision.
    USA Today, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • At base level, the one-time Argentinian Jesuit priest of modest background never let the trappings of the papacy change his worldview, which remained committed to global peace and humility.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • As the sixth Malt Master in Glenfiddich’s 130-year history, Brian has taken on a role reserved for only a select few since William Grant & Sons first distilled a drop of whisky.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Phil opened a non-public back door and reserved a parking space.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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