custom-built

adjective

Definition of custom-builtnext
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 Siri’s underlying reasoning rests on a new generation of Apple Foundation Models, including a top-tier cloud model that the company calls AFM 3 Cloud Pro, which is custom-built for Apple hardware. — Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 The coop was custom-built for the residence and completed May 29, the company's owner and founder said. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Nearby, Terry bought a tear-down property at 3321 Adams Road and custom-built a new modern home in Sierra Oaks Vista. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k. — Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
  1. custom
  2. customized
  3. specialized
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  • The rapper opted for a custom, vibrant hot pink ensemble and completed the monochrome look with matching Christian Louboutin heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Wellhouse plans to widen out the bed by installing a custom-fit cushion in the space between the edge of the seat and the passenger-side wall, giving campers as much sleeping space as possible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of custom
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  • Both the bottom band and shoulder straps are adjustable for a customized fit, including the option to wear the bra as a scoopback or racerback style.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The footbed is made from compressed foam that molds to your feet for customized support.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of customized
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  • Heather Diehl | Getty Images As demand rises for specialized medications like GLP-1s, logistics companies including UPS and FedEx are adapting their strategies to be able to better ship and store those pharmaceuticals.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • The Alzheimer’s Research Association also notes that experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test and interpret results alongside other clinical information.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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