as in to tailor
to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc.
The program can be customized to serve different purposes. customized the car with a unique paint job
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Recent Examples of customize
The company, founded by Steve Glenn, customizes home designs with architects before their modular pieces are built in one of its factories.
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Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
As for design, homes with separate dining and living areas can be easier to customize.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
The good news is there are plenty of ways to customize the pageboy bob to your unique face shape and hair type.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
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Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
As for design, homes with separate dining and living areas can be easier to customize.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
The good news is there are plenty of ways to customize the pageboy bob to your unique face shape and hair type.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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The Uptown Loafers have built-in arch support, shock absorption, and a deep heel cup, so they’re designed to help alleviate foot pain without sacrificing that tailored, put-together look.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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With a client roster that includes Lindsay Lohan, Alix Earle, Sophia Culpo and more, O’Connell and Gropper are well-versed in tailoring their approach to a wide range of personal styles and occasions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The research also explores how robots apply machine learning to adapt to constantly changing surroundings.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since 2005, per-capita state spending has remained flat, adjusted for inflation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon naps and caffeine as well as evening light from phones and other electronic devices can make adjusting to an earlier bedtime even harder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The e-bike that Eyssallenne and his son modified was considered an e-motorcycle.—
Cierra Morgan
March 4,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The egg is then modified to include DNA from the pet being cloned.—
Ryan Brennan
March 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Returning to the core of his talk, Yanxiao likened the Xiongnu’s impact on the West to that of the Mongols, who, a millennium later, would alter the cultural topology of Eurasia.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to a previous NIPSCO statement, but compliance is mandatory, and NIPSCO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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This article has been edited to include a statement from Dick's representative and information on injuries Dick sustained from a 2019 attack.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Up to 40,000 American troops are stationed across the region, equipped with advanced US missile-defense systems.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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That includes finding an alternative shelter location that is equipped with showers.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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