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
According to estimates, the guitar, which was custom-built for the Van Halen star, is expected to fetch a whopping $2 million-$3 million.
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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
That’s a key difference compared to trucks such as Humvees and JLTVs, which were custom-built for the military.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
To finish off the counter, Stepp used a white grout to fill in any gaps and make the tiles look custom-built.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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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
That’s a key difference compared to trucks such as Humvees and JLTVs, which were custom-built for the military.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
To finish off the counter, Stepp used a white grout to fill in any gaps and make the tiles look custom-built.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
Adjective
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Another favorite comic novel of mine, this one follows a guy in Beijing who installs custom, old school sound systems for rich people.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Gray, who has the 29-meter SAHASA, delivered in 2023 by Sanlorenzo, on display at the show, the Cannes Yachting Festival is ideal for those in the market for tenders, production yachts or semi-custom yachts.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This method provides a systematic approach to relationship building, moving beyond generic networking advice to create customized strategies for your unique career transition.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Voorne aan Zee municipality imposed customized regulations on the farm to reduce odor, DCMR said.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wheeled systems, conveyors, or specialized robotic cells often move goods more efficiently than a legged robot trying to mimic a human stride.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The slit lamp is a specialized microscope with a bright light that creates a thin, intense beam to illuminate the eye.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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While cropped styles are great, nothing beats pants with multiple inseam options to ensure a tailored fit.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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And in Arizona, the SNAP Career Advancement Network (CAN) combines real-time data and virtual tools with trusted community partners to deliver tailored support.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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