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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

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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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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
Other offerings include an evening fragrance blending workshop in the Main Lounge where guests are able to create their own bespoke scented oils. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Few people want to invest in pricier clothing, bespoke interior design services, or luxury furnishings without ever talking with a live person. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 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
  • Edgar-Jones’s blouse featured gold buttons running down the front placket, creating a tailored effect that even evoked the type of white shifts men wore during England’s Regency era.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The resulting look feels intentional and elevated when paired with more feminine attire, like a flowing dress or tailored trousers.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • Fleek said the results should be read as a picture of its engaged reseller audience, rather than a measure of the resale market as a whole.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • It was revealed in April that Harry and Zoë had gotten engaged.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • They were booked into the Dane County Jail, and appear to have been released on bond.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Francisco Ivan Mendiola, 31, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on charges of unlawful discharge of a firearm, criminal mischief and shooting a deadly missile.
    — David Goodhue, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of booked
Verb
  • The specimens are expected to ultimately be displayed in a museum collection, where they will be preserved and made accessible to the public and to other scientists for further study, the city said.
    — Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For safe-keeping, the flag is displayed in very low light, giving the chamber a sacred feel, like a cathedral crypt.
    — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of displayed
Verb
  • In proceedings earlier this month, Faxon requested that the state grant the man access to internal documents which state officials maintained were confidential and not subject to disclosure.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In nearly a third of petitions, beneficiaries requested a detailed accounting of the trust’s finances, which Horton said reflects beneficiaries who suspected their trustees were mismanaging funds or ripping them off.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Monday that the chances of making speedy headway on forging a peace settlement were bleak after recent Ukrainian attacks, including during recent parliamentary elections in Russia.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The survey indicated that consumers had lowered their expectations of shopping Amazon and Target online, while Walmart’s marketplace is seen gaining slightly.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicated
Adjective
  • After receiving a prescription from a provider, Eve is custom-fit and manufactured for each individual user.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • While the musician’s pair were custom, similar styles can easily be shopped from brands like Paris Texas, Balenciaga and Betsey Johnson.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • But to my mind, the art in this show isn’t truly committed to being bad.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To mitigate—and eventually correct—that loss, the Chattanooga Audubon Society, which owns the island, and a committed group of volunteers are rewilding the landscape.
    — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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