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also bespoken
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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 displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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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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Recent Examples of bespoke
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
High-end Japanese restaurant chain ROKA opened a branch at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum this summer, where guests can enjoy ROKA’s signature dishes, and some bespoke new creations, at an outdoor restaurant overlooking Paradise Bay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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
High-end Japanese restaurant chain ROKA opened a branch at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum this summer, where guests can enjoy ROKA’s signature dishes, and some bespoke new creations, at an outdoor restaurant overlooking Paradise Bay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
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Board the custom, private VIP airliner meticulously appointed for the most discerning traveler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Among the engaged couples, the duo appeared to be the strongest despite early hiccups regarding lifestyle and finances.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gracie had not been spayed by her previous owner and had been booked in to have the procedure.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Enriquez said the man would be booked into jail on felony charges.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ballet flat aesthetic displayed on Thursday contrasted with Rodrigo’s go-to concert shoe look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walls on the first floor of the Capitol are bare as portraits of Tennessee governors usually displayed outside the Governor’s Office and Old Supreme Court Chambers have been taken down to prevent them from being damaged.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel requested records of complaints submitted through that form, which has been available since August 2024.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The civil lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges Blain has refused to produce requested public records from his private accounts, apps and devices and has deleted public records from those same sources and asked others to delete messages from him.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The results indicated Gracie was a match with a fourth dog, a sibling of Gracie, Rosie and Stella.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As residents and business owners have grown concerned about an uptick in crime this summer, particularly in the urban core of Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, Pureval has indicated that approach might not be set in stone.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No matter what age, start with an adviser to help create a customized plan.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The greatest opportunity is to create authentic, customized and emotionally rich experiences in a world of endless content.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not everyone felt so committed.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Returning to Myself is at its best when most committed to Carlile’s interiority.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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