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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
Amid a refined multiroom suite that hosts a baby grand piano, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Charles River, guests can enjoy a bespoke six-course tasting menu with wine pairings for up to 10 guests. Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 Stärke's Speedsters are bespoke to order. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 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
  • Cooperativa Alice makes tailored garments that adorn the wardrobes of the Porro showrooms worldwide.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • As new technological tools continue to emerge at an accelerated pace, the marketing industry is evolving alongside them and is aiming to deliver better, more distinct, and more tailored campaigns to modern consumers than ever before.
    William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2010, just 3% of married or engaged couples had a prenup.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Direct work factors included average workweek hours, employment rate, share of household where no adults work, share of workers leaving vacation time unused, share of engaged workers and idle youth rate.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Daniels was booked into the Arlington City Jail and declined to speak to detectives following his arrest, according to the authorities.
    Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Minor remains in custody at Tarrant County jail, and Daniels has been booked into the Arlington City Jail, police said.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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  • The frames fit 5x7-inch photos without a mat and can be displayed either in portrait or landscape view.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Those myths were conveyed through performance, sung in the great halls of the elite, recited at festivals all across the ancient world, staged at the theatre to large audiences, and displayed on wall paintings, mosaics, vases, and sculptures that adorned both sacred sanctuaries and city-states.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But a coroner can’t do that unilaterally, the NSW Coroner’s Court told CNN –– an inquest needs to be requested by police or a party with new evidence or compelled by the Supreme Court or the attorney general.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
  • But because of the area’s shortage of medical specialists, the New Mexico Human Services Department requested a waiver on his behalf that permitted him to resume practice and continue treating cancer patients as the only oncologist in all of Luna County, a remote rural region.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The report also indicated that officers had attempted to check with Culleton at his Wakefield home to see if he had been served the restraining order, but could not find or contact him.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Using contrasting colors for trim and walls can create a custom, high-impact look and is suitable for adding definition or making a space feel special.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • These niobium-tin cavities can operate at higher temperatures, allowing for the use of standard commercial cooling units rather than custom, large-scale cryogenic plants.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Grier sacrificed some of his available assets for a player who isn’t committed to them beyond this season.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
  • He’s particularly set on winning over Berthe, who’s equally committed to snubbing him.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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