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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

2 of 2

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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4
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
Due to the highly bespoke nature of the vehicle, global supply will be limited, with European markets being put humiliatingly in their place. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 How Build Reroutes the Development Model Rather than trying to turn every data center into a bespoke architectural museum, Build functions as an AI-native operating partner designed to automate the heavy desktop diligence that stalls projects. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 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
  • Different than general classroom instruction, ALEKS provides students with tailored assignments that hone in on problem areas.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored.
    — Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • The city offered a large stadium, a useful location on the eastern seaboard and an engaged venue and franchise owner.
    — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Today, times are good for the city of 17,000 thanks to its big businesses, small-town charm and engaged citizens, Mayor Chris Pimentel told The Times.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • The other option, pushing the Super Bowl back a week, was initially rejected because New Orleans, the host city, had booked an automobile dealers’ convention that had gobbled up most of the desirable hotel rooms.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • SpaceX got the rest of the contracts, with 22 launches booked on Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets for a total value of $4 billion.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of booked
Verb
  • The retail concept also includes a dedicated Fragrance Gallery, where Outside In’s inaugural trio of eaux de parfum — called Earth After Rain, Light Language and Undiscovered Rose, priced at $260 each — will be displayed and available for purchase.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The dress will be unveiled at Sotheby’s London on September 18 and displayed until September 24, before exhibiting in Hong Kong from October 1 to 15, in Geneva from November 6 to 11, and in New York from December 2.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • Trump requested changes to the helipad last month after expressing dissatisfaction with the project.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Two individuals accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of music equipment from a Citrus Heights high school have been arrested after police requested the community’s help.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Gardiner will focus on using customer insights and data to strengthen the brand, accelerate customer acquisition and loyalty, and create a more personalized experience across stores and digital channels, the company indicated in a statement Monday.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The pilots did not inform air traffic controllers of any problems with the plane prior to landing, air traffic control audio indicated.
    — Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicated
Adjective
  • In this way, Broadcom benefits from Astra's halo because OpenAI is one of its most critical custom-silicon customers.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This fan favorite from Vivaia comes in to save the day and your bunions alike — flaunting a super-stretchy, custom-fit shaft plus upper, impressive arch support, and special honeycomb cushioning to mimic the sensation of walking on clouds.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • The department remains committed to co-operating with all jurisdictions pursuing potential crimes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But when the company’s business in an actual communist country came under pressure, its CEO reminded everyone that Nike had been investing there for more than 40 years, operated thousands of stores and remained committed to the Chinese market.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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