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also bespoken
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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 displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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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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Recent Examples of bespoke
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The organisation aims to design bespoke digital badge qualifications in conjunction with a range of private companies that will offer the 99 per cent of youngsters released from British academies alternative employment pathways.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
This will be through the automaker’s Manufaktur Made to Measure program, which includes over 100 paint colors and other bespoke interior options.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The organisation aims to design bespoke digital badge qualifications in conjunction with a range of private companies that will offer the 99 per cent of youngsters released from British academies alternative employment pathways.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
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The emphasis on tailored problem-solving is central to the company’s positioning.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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While styles vary from region to region, Europeans tend to wear tailored clothing that isn’t too loose or too tight.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By identifying moments when viewers are likely to be more engaged, however, TV companies hope to gain some of their pricing power.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Reddit is tracking its users and only punishing only the most engaged ones.—
Jon Christian,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Travelers who booked through a travel agency need to request a refund from the agency.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that travelers booked on Spirit flights could access special prices on a group of other airlines for a limited time, and said other carriers would help Spirit pilots and flight attendants return to their home cities.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The term totem pole seems to have been coined around the time that one of these posts was displayed at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, likely commissioned from a Haida carver named Dwight Wallace and brought all the way from Alaska.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Neanderthals displayed architectural capabilities of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Noticias Telemundo requested comment on the case by phone and email from the Cuban government through its International Press Center, but did not receive a response.—
Jorge Carrasco,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Both their maternal grandparents, Fátima Valencia and Narciso Mucutuy, and Ranoque, Tien and Cristin's father, have requested to have legal custody.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Mexican Navy indicated that the operation was the result of 19 months of surveillance and involved more than 500 personnel, six helicopters, and intelligence and reconnaissance aircraft.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have indicated the case is being treated as a potentially antisemitic incident, though motive has not been confirmed.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the lots have been carefully planned, the homes themselves are fully custom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company also certified a custom-Swiss wristwatch for use aboard its upcoming Haven-1 space station.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Peal, now five months later, just committed to UGA last week.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The twins, who are both committed to Elgin Community College, have been key regulars in the lineup this season for the Storm (13-5, 6-0).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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