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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
In collaboration with Formula 1, Louis Vuitton now also designs the official trophy trunks—handcrafted in the Asnières workshop and custom-built from poplar wood and coated canvas, reinforced with brass corners and leather trim.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2025
The magnet is custom-built and paired with a cylinder induction furnace.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Cue the fiber optic tether custom-built by SeaView systems.
—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
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2025
The magnet is custom-built and paired with a cylinder induction furnace.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Cue the fiber optic tether custom-built by SeaView systems.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
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Ritchie also argued that Forgent's custom, engineer-to-order business model positions the company for significant margin expansion as volumes scale.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Layering lighting can instantly make the space feel more welcoming and custom.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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The second horizontal swath, in the middle of the triangle, represents customized person-to-person inquiry.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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This means the perfectionist in you can zero in on the perfect shade of beige or blue without shelling out for customized covers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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The design also required specialized manufacturing techniques to shape and assemble the delicate material without compromising its magnetic properties, according to Horse Powertrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Indiana will issue a bond for the stadium’s construction, which will be repaid through a Hammond 12% admissions tax and a Professional Sports Development Area specialized tax district.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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