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
Cue the fiber optic tether custom-built by SeaView systems.
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Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
When the experience feels custom-built, users stay longer even when the catalog doesn’t change.
—Francesca Pezzoli, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
When the experience feels custom-built, users stay longer even when the catalog doesn’t change.
—Francesca Pezzoli, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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Using contrasting colors for trim and walls can create a custom, high-impact look and is suitable for adding definition or making a space feel special.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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These niobium-tin cavities can operate at higher temperatures, allowing for the use of standard commercial cooling units rather than custom, large-scale cryogenic plants.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In response, Turboden, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, developed a customized steam electrification system.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The park has 250 volunteers who can give customized recommendations on hiking trails, sightseeing, and more.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Johnson, 47, said Black people have no problems being hired for these specialized jobs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Glutathione is a highly specialized tripeptide and most powerful antioxidant in the body.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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