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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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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
DirecTV does not disclose its subscriber numbers, but Vincent Torres, the company’s chief marketing officer, said the smaller and more bespoke channel packages are drawing younger consumers who have bypassed pay TV subscriptions up to now. Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 From Travis Scott, Future and 21 Savage, to Meghan Trainor, Tyla and Madison Beer, Zara Larsson to Giveon and Mariah The Scientist, Q-Tip to Andre 3000 and the late, great Ozzy Osbourne…Epic artists thrive through bespoke campaigns that honor their unique voices and goals. Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 Etsy also has a warehouse amount of textile options on its site, including made-to-order pieces for a totally bespoke look. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025 Every guardian has a different set of skills to match each role, but the Tsurugi skills are bespoke to each while the Kagura abilities can be selected from an unlockable pool that overlaps among the group. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • The five participants for the second cohort of the Film Frontier Global Networking Program, who will receive 18 months of tailored support to advance their international careers, have been unveiled.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The goal of the lab is to provide tailored guidance from industry mentors on script development, packaging, and pitching.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • Greg Tate, Joan Morgan, and Mike Davis then became my models of engaged writing and criticism.
    Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The two began dating in 2003 and quickly became engaged.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dezmond Xavier, known to WWE fans as former NXT North American Champion Wes Lee, has officially booked his first return date to the independent circuit following his release from the company.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Amy Hood, Microsoft’s chief financial officer, said its investments reflect business that’s already been booked, saying that demand is increasing.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Photo illustration of the YouTube TV logo displayed on a smartphone, with the YouTube logo in the background.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Be sure that the cookies are prominently displayed.
    Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Combs’ legal team requested that the musician be transferred from MDC to the prison Fort Dix in New Jersey, a low‑security prison that offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP).
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
  • That same day, star cornerback Jalen Ramsey had requested a trade while leaders like Terron Armstead had opted to retire and Calais Campbell signed with the Arizona Cardinals around that same time.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Specifics as to Gaghan’s take are under wraps, though sources indicated that the film revolves around Silicon Valley, specifically.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Some trade experts who spoke with ABC News indicated both sides had won notable concessions, though the ultimate impact may depend on whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Custom estates and the semi-custom Artisan Series homes allow owners to realize their personal vision of a dream house.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Last night, the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles saw the stars step out in their best runway, custom, and archival looks—with big, bouncy hair and gilded glam to match.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • Sixteen years in, Addy is more committed than ever to making Under The Piano accessible and evolving.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • This year’s 1497 Features Lab was supported by ShivHans Pictures, which is also committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and nurturing new perspectives in storytelling.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025

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

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