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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
But scientists have only tuned into this music of the spheres for about a decade, thanks to sophisticated observatories that were custom-built to pick up these reverberations—gravitational waves—which ripple otherwise unnoticed through the fabric of spacetime.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
In the galley kitchen, Troadec retrofit existing cabinets, added new hardware, and custom-built a banquette with extra storage.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.
—Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
Imagine learning to ski competitively on a machine or with equipment that must be custom-built for your body, and then imagine winning gold on it.
—Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
In the galley kitchen, Troadec retrofit existing cabinets, added new hardware, and custom-built a banquette with extra storage.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.
—Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
Imagine learning to ski competitively on a machine or with equipment that must be custom-built for your body, and then imagine winning gold on it.
—Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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As the model is semi-custom, the owner could pick between two layouts and customize certain areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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In contrast, semi-custom cabinets offer more sizes, styles, and modification options, while fully custom cabinets are built-to-order, offering unlimited solutions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Google suggests asking the Health Coach for customized workout routines or exploring health concerns.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That estimate, Giltner said, fails to take into account the long-term expenses associated with the standard upkeep of a ship and for specialized training required for ship crew.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Producing hydrogen on-site reduces the need for the specialized infrastructure required for long-distance transport and storage, which often limits the use of hydrogen fuel.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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