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adjective

bi-ˈspōk How to pronounce bespoke (audio)
variants also bespoken
Definition of bespokenext
1
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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2
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
1
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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2
as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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3
as in requested
to make a request for milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters

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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
An assembly-line approach Conventional nuclear plants require massive, bespoke civil engineering works constructed entirely on site. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 Smoothly edited by Kossakovsky-regular Ainara Vera, Holy Wood Dust gains a stronger semblance of coherence by the generous use of classical music alongside Adrian Berenguer’s bespoke original soundtrack. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 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
  1. tailored
  2. engaged
  3. booked
  4. displayed
  5. requested
  6. indicated
  7. custom
  8. committed
Adjective
  • There’s increasing evidence that these patients could benefit from more tailored treatments.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The stylish, everyday basic easily works with tailored pants, skirts, or jeans.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • The survey describes a wealthy, highly engaged slice of the generation, not Gen Z consumers generally.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Greene-Placentia later became more engaged in Arizona Democratic politics.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Gibson spent several days in the ICU before he was booked on charges of illegally possessing a gun and felony resisting arrest.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the Bakkers also booked unlikely celebrities, including singer Little Richard, Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver and Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt.
    — John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of booked
Verb
  • During his comments a map of the annexation area — an enclave surrounded by the city — was displayed on large screens in the chamber.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The suit says Her displayed doctored, sexualized photos of Henry and other officers, including in Henry's own office, and drove unannounced to a golf simulator in Woodbury where Henry was spending personal time.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • The company continues to collect and share data with the FDA about the side effects reported with the drug since going to market, but the agency has not requested warning-label changes.
    — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Citing people familiar with the matter, Nikkei reported that Apple’s October component orders for the two models are at least 15% below what the company originally requested.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Fed officials indicated plans for another hike in meeting minutes, but did not clarify when.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Although the investigation is in its early stages, sheriff’s officials indicated that Kevin Mannix was believed to have killed his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of indicated
Adjective
  • The equipment can produce single-sided, double-sided, continuous, or custom-gap coatings.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The fully custom aluminum superyacht, which renowned Italian shipyard Rossinavi launched in January, has just been presented in her entirety at the Monaco Yacht Show.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • The left remains committed to peace via diplomacy and Palestinian self-determination.
    — Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • While Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally recently proposed substantial spending cuts meant to stabilize the public finances, her party also remains committed to costly tax reductions, Kenningham said.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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