as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Recent Examples of custom-made
The space suit was custom-made for Snoopy and resembled the ones astronauts will wear on future missions to the moon.
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
French haute couture was custom-made, but by the 1920s, more and more American clothes were manufactured at scale and sold ready-to-wear.
—Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Much of the furniture is custom-made, with timber elements to complement the facade and brass to contrast the natural palette.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Matty Matheson’s suits for his character Neil Fak are all custom-made, but his neckties and pocket squares are vintage Dior, Zegna, Oleg Cassini, Gimbels and Saint Laurent.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
French haute couture was custom-made, but by the 1920s, more and more American clothes were manufactured at scale and sold ready-to-wear.
—Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Much of the furniture is custom-made, with timber elements to complement the facade and brass to contrast the natural palette.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Matty Matheson’s suits for his character Neil Fak are all custom-made, but his neckties and pocket squares are vintage Dior, Zegna, Oleg Cassini, Gimbels and Saint Laurent.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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Automate routine tasks, digitize manual workflows and use low-code platforms to build tailored applications that eliminate the need for scattered point solutions.—
Amit Mathradas,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The front seams give the pants a tailored look, and my favorite detail is the front slits at the bottom.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Other highlights include a formal dining area, a kitchen updated with custom Poggenpohl cabinetry and top-tier appliances, and a primary suite hosting dual dressing rooms and a spa-like bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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One morning in June, Mullaney carefully opened the machine's custom wooden boxing to show how the typewriter works.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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