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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
The camper shell, however, is custom-built with a wooden frame, foam insulation, and exterior wall panels.
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Adam Williams
may 14, New Atlas, 14 May 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
Thirteen of the bikes were created by Pedal Pusher vintage bike shop in Newport Beach, with this one that sold custom-built by Gary Littlejohn, a stuntman who helped create the world’s first BMX bikes.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 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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Adam Williams
may 14, New Atlas, 14 May 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
Thirteen of the bikes were created by Pedal Pusher vintage bike shop in Newport Beach, with this one that sold custom-built by Gary Littlejohn, a stuntman who helped create the world’s first BMX bikes.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 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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Forget basic appliances; think margarita makers for instant frozen cocktails, countertop pizza ovens for a taste of Italy in your own backyard and ice cream attachments for custom frozen desserts.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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Investors will also be closely watching trends in custom ASIC sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Credit unions also have the ability to offer specialized loan programs, many times through government incentives such as community development grants.—
Christine Blake,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Your Immune Health Gets a Boost Your immune system comprises organs, specialized cells, and tissues that help your body fight off infections and diseases.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The more tailored the training, the faster the results.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This darker tailored look felt symbolic of a royal growing into her public role.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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