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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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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
Certainly, a bespoke device would also rapidly accelerate OpenAI’s commercial ambitions. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025 The announcement also included a promise to: Build a bespoke performance center designed specifically for female athletes that Kang says will set the new global standard. Emily Olsen, New York Times, 20 May 2025 Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe For a home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Wolfe brought in Art Deco and Scandinavian influences like natural wood tones, geometric shapes, bespoke lighting, and organic finishes. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025 The experience continues at Montauk Yacht Club’s Ocean Club restaurant, where guests will be offered a bespoke chef’s table dining experience prepared by chef Jarad McCarroll. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • Emma Chamberlain kicked things off in custom Courreges, for example, and Zendaya wore a crisp white suit with a matching floppy hat by Louis Vuitton designed by Pharrell.
    Rosana Lai, Glamour, 5 May 2025
  • Pixar drops a big hint The galactic themed indoor launched roller coasters will send riders on an exploratory mission into the uncharted Lego Galaxy in custom Lego spacecraft, according to the backstory for the ride.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • They were focused and engaged, pushing all-in on forechecks and backchecks right from the opening puck drop.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Foote eventually got engaged to her now-husband, Kristofer Verduzco.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • 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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  • For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Steelcase is also a committed brand to reducing economic impact, so purchasing its Series 1 chair is also an environmentally responsible decision.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
  • Our school remains committed to being a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for every child.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Phil opened a non-public back door and reserved a parking space.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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