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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
For Allan, prevention can be custom-built by focusing on multiple fronts: public health strategies, skill-building techniques, research and of course, education and training as highlighted through a free, online workshop on StopHazing’s site.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Encino Estate Gomez still owns a striking Encino estate once custom-built for Tom Petty and his wife, Jane Benyo, in 1989.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Both were custom-built to convey immersive excitement.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
The West Gallery A room as long and wide as an airport runway, custom-built for art, the West Gallery was, in 1915, the largest such private space in New York City.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Encino Estate Gomez still owns a striking Encino estate once custom-built for Tom Petty and his wife, Jane Benyo, in 1989.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Both were custom-built to convey immersive excitement.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
The West Gallery A room as long and wide as an airport runway, custom-built for art, the West Gallery was, in 1915, the largest such private space in New York City.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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These earbuds include two listening modes, interchangeable and flexible tips that offer a more custom, comfortable fit, and a longer battery life.—
People Staff,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Since the coat is custom, the price is unknown, but Oscar de la Renta's site lists coats ranging from $3,490 to just under $9,000.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Ensure your digital forensics expert understands the critical importance of working with complete data files and has the specialized software needed to analyze original extraction files effectively.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The specialized wedding dress retailer crafts unique dresses for the plush accessory, giving the Pop Mart little monster toy the bridal treatment in an unconventional way.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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An agent, on the other hand, could analyze the sentiment of the email using language processing, prioritize it according to urgency, and even draft and send a tailored response.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate, the organization focuses on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran is supported, connected and respected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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