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
When the experience feels custom-built, users stay longer even when the catalog doesn’t change.
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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
Instead of relying on standard sizes, TrueLimb is custom-built using a remote 3D scanning system.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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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
Instead of relying on standard sizes, TrueLimb is custom-built using a remote 3D scanning system.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission that sends the power to the rear wheels; the exhaust is also custom, made to accentuate that V-8’s roar.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft and Sony ramped up production of their respective Xbox and PlayStation video game consoles ahead of the holiday season, leading to growth in semi-custom chip revenue for AMD, Su said.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, many have opted for customized furniture instead of off-the-shelf items.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Leia smart sock uses non-invasive electrical pulses to provide customized therapy by stimulating specific nerve strands and restoring sensation in the feet.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Over the past two years, preschool to fifth grade teachers have participated in specialized professional development to build literacy skills and have delivered promising results, according to Guerin.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The release of this specialized collection follows Rhode’s most recent product addition, Peptide Eye Prep.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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