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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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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
The company has also been attracting lots of customers to its Google Cloud, in part because of the power of its bespoke AI chips, called tensor processing units (or TPUs), which may offer cost and speed advantages over Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) for running AI models. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026 The company recently worked with the Dentsu ad agency to create a bespoke Spanish-language microdrama for retailer JCPenney. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Jan. 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
  • For me, the sweet spot is a pair of tailored cargo pants from Bonobos.
    Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The tailored piece was designed with a sharp, collarless silhouette with a clean, structured shoulder and long sleeves for an elegant, timeless appeal.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The service Staffers are friendly, engaged, and helpful, without being overly formal.
    Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Just as mental wellness has become increasingly vital, pet benefits complement those efforts—helping to reduce loneliness, strengthen relationships and foster a more engaged workforce.
    Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • He was booked on charges related to assault with a deadly weapon, felony vandalism and probation violation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Both were booked at the Long Beach Jail for murder and were being held in lieu of $2 million bail each, police said.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • All of that is displayed in his lyrics.
    Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Head-to-head A general view of the Seattle Seahawks helmet and New England Patriots helmet displayed in inside of the Levi’s Stadium prior to Super Bowl LX on February 4, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Repairs work was done on the balcony, according to an invoice, but the city wasn't aware of this as there was no permit requested.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
  • When confronted by a supervisor about having the photo of Perez visible on his phone, the current LAPD officer expressed admiration for Perez, according to the four sources, who requested anonymity in order to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • The respondents indicated that the federal activity is being nearly universally felt, with 90% of partners saying they've been impacted, 90% saying fear or stress was affecting operations and 72% reporting staffing absenteeism, Meet Minneapolis said.
    Jason Rantala, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The sheriff indicated Guthrie takes critical prescription medication, which could prove fatal if not taken within 24 hours.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The vroom-vroom event features more than 800 custom, exotic, rare and exclusive cars and trucks, as well as live-action drifting, fan ride-alongs, custom exhibits, interactive fan racing activities and attractions, auctions and live concerts.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Modifications included removable side and roof panels for shooting, custom-fit lighting and interior finishes, and custom fittings on the van frame to accommodate exterior camera, grip and lighting rigging.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • When taking over Credit Suisse, UBS fully committed to getting the investigation back on track and has since taken extensive steps to facilitate Barofsky’s review, Karofsky said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The film follows a desperate father, Daniel, in his search down the vast Vistula River for the body of his missing teenage son, Krzysztof, who they’ve been given reason to believe committed suicide by jumping off a bridge into the water.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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