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
The MindOne Pro runs both full Android, with all your usual apps and services, and iKKO custom-built, lightweight AI OS, a streamlined second operating system for tasks like translation, transcription, voice-to-text documenting and summaries.
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New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
According to estimates, the guitar, which was custom-built for the Van Halen star, is expected to fetch a whopping $2 million-$3 million.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Instead of relying on standard sizes, TrueLimb is custom-built using a remote 3D scanning system.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
That’s a key difference compared to trucks such as Humvees and JLTVs, which were custom-built for the military.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
According to estimates, the guitar, which was custom-built for the Van Halen star, is expected to fetch a whopping $2 million-$3 million.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Instead of relying on standard sizes, TrueLimb is custom-built using a remote 3D scanning system.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
That’s a key difference compared to trucks such as Humvees and JLTVs, which were custom-built for the military.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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Custom estates and the semi-custom Artisan Series homes allow owners to realize their personal vision of a dream house.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Last night, the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles saw the stars step out in their best runway, custom, and archival looks—with big, bouncy hair and gilded glam to match.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No matter what age, start with an adviser to help create a customized plan.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The greatest opportunity is to create authentic, customized and emotionally rich experiences in a world of endless content.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In some, the specialized cells were present for decades.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Determining the species of necrophagous flies (the kind that alight on a body, then lay eggs there) and other insects isn't always easy, though, and forensic entomology is such a specialized discipline that few law enforcement agencies have ready access to an expert in the field.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While cropped styles are great, nothing beats pants with multiple inseam options to ensure a tailored fit.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of people gathered dressed to the nines, the women rocking sequined gowns and kitten heels, the men wearing tailored suits and polished dress shoes.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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