as in custom
built to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person
a custom-built home The car is custom-built.
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Recent Examples of custom-built
Imagine learning to ski competitively on a machine or with equipment that must be custom-built for your body, and then imagine winning gold on it.
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Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite these breakthroughs, the promise of personalized therapies — drugs or biologics custom-built for a child’s unique genetic code — has been tantalizingly close yet frustratingly out of reach.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is custom-built and perched above the Pacific Ocean, with an incredible view from every level—there are three.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite these breakthroughs, the promise of personalized therapies — drugs or biologics custom-built for a child’s unique genetic code — has been tantalizingly close yet frustratingly out of reach.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is custom-built and perched above the Pacific Ocean, with an incredible view from every level—there are three.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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Rua Esperanza is at the top of the neighborhood’s custom-home pecking order, Work said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The AeroFit 2 is designed for a custom, non-invasive fit, featuring innovative four-level adjustable ear hooks that comfortably accommodate over 99% of ear shapes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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The vodka maker offers the Ciroc Athletic Club, an invite-only pop-up that includes a padel tournament and many luxury amenities, like customized merch and bottomless cocktails.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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For more specialized work, Access and Publisher are included for database management and layout design.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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