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
Both were custom-built to convey immersive excitement.
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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
The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The company says that the AI supercomputer is being custom-built to train advanced AI models, to enhance France’s capability.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2025
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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
The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The company says that the AI supercomputer is being custom-built to train advanced AI models, to enhance France’s capability.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
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Emma Chamberlain kicked things off in custom Courreges, for example, and Zendaya wore a crisp white suit with a matching floppy hat by Louis Vuitton designed by Pharrell.—
Rosana Lai,
Glamour,
5 May 2025
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Pixar drops a big hint The galactic themed indoor launched roller coasters will send riders on an exploratory mission into the uncharted Lego Galaxy in custom Lego spacecraft, according to the backstory for the ride.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2025
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The zero-gravity sleep position, which can be achieved with the help of a specialized bed, entails sleeping with your head and legs elevated, and your knees resting at an angle, says Dr. Mara Vucich, a spine specialist at the Mercy Spine Center.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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While certificates in specialized areas like Search Engine Optimization or AI prompt engineering provide immediate value, adaptability remains paramount.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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As the winner, the former H&M Foundation Global Change Award finalist will receive a $30,000 grant as well as six months of tailored mentorship alongside access to a network of international industry insiders.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 May 2025
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This report discusses how trends in semiconductor manufacturing and commercial priorities may diverge from the needs of the scientific computing community, and how a lack of tailored hardware could hinder progress in research.—
Jack Dongarra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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