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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
To finish off the counter, Stepp used a white grout to fill in any gaps and make the tiles look custom-built.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
The Alberta, Canada, home was custom-built for them and designed by Lauren.
—Beth Sobol, People.com, 12 June 2025
Ok, so the key cost factors include: • Platform: PC, console, mobile or VR
• Engine: Free (Unity, Unreal Engine) versus custom-built
• Graphics: 2D, stylized or high-end 3D
• Online Features: Multiplayer typically costs more
The Cost Breakdown
What about specific cost calculations?
—Denys Kliuch, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
For Allan, prevention can be custom-built by focusing on multiple fronts: public health strategies, skill-building techniques, research and of course, education and training as highlighted through a free, online workshop on StopHazing’s site.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
The Alberta, Canada, home was custom-built for them and designed by Lauren.
—Beth Sobol, People.com, 12 June 2025
Ok, so the key cost factors include: • Platform: PC, console, mobile or VR
• Engine: Free (Unity, Unreal Engine) versus custom-built
• Graphics: 2D, stylized or high-end 3D
• Online Features: Multiplayer typically costs more
The Cost Breakdown
What about specific cost calculations?
—Denys Kliuch, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
For Allan, prevention can be custom-built by focusing on multiple fronts: public health strategies, skill-building techniques, research and of course, education and training as highlighted through a free, online workshop on StopHazing’s site.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
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As is custom, Yankees manager Aaron Boone met with ESPN's crew prior to the latest edition of Sunday Night Baseball featuring the Yankees against the Boston Red Sox.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Schulz is well-known for the unique, custom, mosaic sculptural ceramic she’s created for Solana Beach.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The pants also come in regular, petite, and tall sizes for a more customized fit (although extended sizing is limited in sale styles).—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Commencing with the 2026 season, Levy will oversee concessions and premium dining throughout the stadium, and will curate a customized collection of exclusive team gear at the stadium’s team shops.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The teachers’ union protested her decision to force over a hundred specialized staff to reapply for a smaller pool of their jobs or move into classroom teaching positions.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But neurodivergent children may benefit from specialized learning.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This shift is putting new pressure on supply chains to align with brand values and deliver tailored fulfillment.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vitale offered up a daytime look that channels a ‘90s spirit courtesy of a tailored jacket in blue wool paired with a striped button-down and denim pans.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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