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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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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
The groom wore a bespoke double-breasted black tuxedo from Bhambi’s Custom Tailors in New York, as well as a custom white tuxedo by Posen for the reception. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 This latest Dystopian Future World That Reflects Our Own is comprised of what-else-but rigidly stratified class structures, bespoke genetic engineering available only to the wealthiest, and super-sentient artificial intelligence. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
The queen arrived in an Anna Valentine bespoke chiffon dress in white, which she was first spotted wearing at Royal Ascot in 2025. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 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
  • Marchetto was keen to push beyond the typical bridal redesign, instead opting for tailored trousers and a matching bomber jacket with heavily embellished cuffs.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Textured fringe or crochet vests added a romantic feeling to an outfit, perfect for the free spirits of the decade, while tailored vests were best for a more structured and distinct look.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This story was produced as part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of local, independent news outlets working together for a more informed and engaged community.
    — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Ronquez Otis was booked into the Fort Worth Jail in connection with the shooting, according to police records.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Yang was booked into Sacramento County Main Jail at midnight Wednesday, according to jail records.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of booked
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  • As is the case in its sister hotel Villa la Coste, a dizzying array of frequently changing contemporary artworks are displayed to distracting effect throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Prominent public officials or honorees are said to lie in repose when their casket is displayed in a prominent public building other than the main legislative or government center, such as a presidential library, cathedral or university.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance representative Sonia Alleyne reported a pledge of 1,100 affordable mortgages in Boston and requested another 1,500 outside Boston over five years.
    — Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The statement noted that the hospital neither requested nor authorized federal agents to restrict the ambulance entrance.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • The deputy's statement of facts indicated that the Camry driver did not apply his brakes before the collision, and the evidence showed the speedometer was stuck at 100 mph after the crash.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Certain Anthropic board members and entities affiliated or associated ‌with them ⁠have indicated interest in buying up to $303 million of shares from the offering.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of indicated
Adjective
  • There are semi-custom processors that AMD supplies to other manufacturers’ consoles, as well as its own Radeon graphics business.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Also as is custom, adults will fret about the mostly mythical dangers children may face.
    — Muizz Akhtar, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • When a user submits a request, the provider can subsequently generate a proof that the committed model produced the corresponding output tokens.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Gina seems committed to another Heather takedown, no matter how futile those efforts are.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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