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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
College, Robbins believes, should be more bespoke; schools should cultivate their own character based on the charisma of professors, the novelty of their inquiries, and the quality of their instruction. Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026 The brand’s ambassador and cabin lead Pierre Saint-Sever and his team will be creating bespoke looks. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 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
  • The designer has been soft-launching her menswear ideas onto Timothée Chalamet, who wore multiple double-breasted tailored pieces during award season for his film Marty Supreme.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
  • The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • The most active and engaged individuals, commonly referred to as fans, can also undertake activities relative to creation and content production.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
  • Do it because engaged teams stay longer, perform better and bring others with them.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Insider tip If you’re booked in the MGM Tower at the Borgata, use the dedicated MGM Tower check-in desk instead of the main lobby reception.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
  • Another traveler mentioned already booked flights after securing what the person believed was a legitimate deal.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • This photograph shows displayed collectible cards from the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) at an amateur collector’s appartment in Paris on March 11, 2026.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 22 May 2026
  • Yet, the president also displayed uncertainty at times.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • The View could still feature midterm candidates, but per the FCC’s January guidance, their affiliates would be on the hook to provide airtime to rivals if requested.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 May 2026
  • Due to the size of the crowd, mutual aid assistance was requested, and the crowd eventually overwhelmed the barricades and surged through the mall toward the entrance to the Swatch store, police said.
    Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • Investigation into the shooting indicated that Lane and another man, Tyran Williams, both of whom were armed, were involved in an argument that led to shots being fired.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • Broadcom, because custom-ASIC programs at Google, Meta, and the cloud giants are not negotiable trade items and do not pass through Beijing’s customs at all.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Wing says the companies are also working on custom, aerodynamic packaging informed by both Papa Johns and Wing.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • In March, OpenAI closed a record-breaking funding round of $122 billion in committed capital from investors including Amazon, Nvidia, Softbank, Microsoft and Andreessen Horowitz.
    Ian Thomas, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • Barthélémy is beautiful, luminous, committed, and vulnerable — and therefore just about succeeds in holding up Mount Olympus as the only character with interiority across the two-hour running time.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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