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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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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
Trump’s flexible realism also entails recognizing the need to form bespoke coalitions of the willing to augment the United Nations and other large multilateral institutions. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 These meetings are very bespoke, so everything is always created for them. — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 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
  • Each course will include a two-hour core session and a one-hour bonus session with tailored training depending on a business’ maturity, said Nikita Allen, a small business coach and the founder of Growmetix.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • CineGouna, its industry arm, launched the Egyptian Voices strand this year, selecting four Egyptian projects in development for tailored training in pitching, packaging and co-production.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • Finally, big hospital systems can fight back even when engaged employers try to steer patients to cheaper providers.
    — Tony Lo Sasso, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Of the six engaged couples on Love Is Blind season 11, Boston’s Michaella Giorgio and Rob Feeley seemed most likely to make it down the aisle.
    — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • The Ocean & Harvest Spa is certainly a can't-miss, with an indoor pool, gym and fitness classes, and of course, the spa itself, where massages, facials, and hair and nail services can be booked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Kyle Manfre was booked into Van Nuys Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of booked
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  • But Pat Murphy’s team displayed the resilience of the 67-year-old manager, who survived a heart attack in 2020 and was the NL Manager of the Year in his first two full seasons at the helm in 2024 and 2025.
    — Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But this team displayed the toughness and resilience of 67-year-old manager Pat Murphy, who survived a heart attack in 2020 and was the NL Manager of the Year in his first two full seasons at the helm in 2024 and 2025.
    — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In 2013, Pérez requested permission to explore a part of the park for iron oxide.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • To that point, some advisers indicated to Semafor that the results rolling in so far were not surprising to them.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But polls indicated that the economy — not crime — was the top concern for North Carolina voters this year.
    — Colin Campbell, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of indicated
Adjective
  • Vintage wood pieces, colorful bathroom fixtures, and custom-purpose rooms will add character and privacy.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In data centers, the custom-silicon race is no longer limited to AMD, Intel, Nvidia or other semiconductor companies.
    — Michal Siwinski, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • Fernández said the Spanish pubcaster is fully committed to microdrama to fight off competition from the global streamers and to attract GenZ viewers.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Norman Silverman, however, remains committed to natural diamonds, particularly rare, high-carat stones.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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