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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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Recent Examples of bespoke
Adjective
The Spa The hotel's eight-room full-service Spa by JW, which is open daily, offers pampering bespoke treatments. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 The control surfaces were so massive that a bespoke powered hydraulic system was needed for the pilot to move them. David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024 The treatment begins with a body scrub performed in a bespoke hammam steam room that’s inspired by the traditional Turkish hammams but is ornately decorated with Italian mosaic tilework. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bespoke 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • As an expression of gratitude for the holidays, Hurts and Barkley presented each member of the offensive line with a custom, black golf cart displaying their last name and number on the side.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Around the same time, Amazon revealed that fellow Club name Apple had been using its custom AI chips.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • The two spent Christmas and New Year’s Eve together as an engaged couple.
    Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Positive Outcomes Research from McKinsey indicates that companies with active and engaged investors frequently outperform competitors.
    Alexander Savin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 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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  • The retrograde minutes are indicated by a large central hand, while the hours are in an aperture at 12 o‘clock, and the small seconds are displayed using a red and white disc.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In a survey by KFF Health News, many states that don’t currently cover them indicated cost was a concern.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Original films require committed and laser-bespoke marketing campaigns, while the motion picture industry’s overall problem going forward in what’s expected to be a normal 2025 is bringing back former frequent moviegoers who’ve changed their habits entirely in a post-pandemic streaming laden world.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The leader remained committed to his post amid a vote of no confidence for French Prime Minister Michel Barnier earlier this month, leaving a hole in the ranks.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
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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
  • The first vast eight rows of tables closest to the stage are reserved for longtime supporters and high rollers, and Palm Springs has plenty of them.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • In recent weeks, Ancelotti has praised Paz and revealed that his former employers have been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Later in May, it was revealed that a writers’ room would begin this past summer to develop two more seasons of the show.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • While it has not been confirmed whether the dog was a service animal, others hit back at the frustrated passenger and sought to defend the rights of disabled travelers.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.

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