as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
a customized car for a physically challenged person
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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 customized
Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
And, most importantly, throughout the property, impeccable, immediate and customized service usually comes with a respectful bow.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
For those who prefer something smaller and more customized, there are plenty of great boutique hotels in New York City as well.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Sizes range from small to 4X, with multiple lengths and pocket options for a more customized fit.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The elastic waistband is comfortable and forgiving, and for shorter people, these pants can be pulled up for a more customized length.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Increasingly, standard construction processes are being questioned and reimagined into more customized moments that prioritize craftsmanship.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
Each shirt can be customized at a tie-dye station.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The camera is red and customized with French fry and burger decals.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
There are about 20 different pizza options on the menu, all of which can be customized by ingredients and in sizes as small as a single slice to pies ranging from 10 inches to 24 inches.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The terms of a SPIA can be customized to meet the needs or goals of the owner, but the modifications usually reduce the amount of income paid.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Research supports the idea that customized gifts are more effective at eliciting a positive response.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
The beauty of the Actions Ring is that it can be customized per app.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
While the actors handled scenes with Soccer, the costume department created adorable, customized pieces to meet the moment.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Adjective
Quicken Simplifi is worth it for users interested in customized spending plans, a user-friendly interface and sinking-fund-style savings plans.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
And, most importantly, throughout the property, impeccable, immediate and customized service usually comes with a respectful bow.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
For those who prefer something smaller and more customized, there are plenty of great boutique hotels in New York City as well.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Sizes range from small to 4X, with multiple lengths and pocket options for a more customized fit.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The elastic waistband is comfortable and forgiving, and for shorter people, these pants can be pulled up for a more customized length.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Increasingly, standard construction processes are being questioned and reimagined into more customized moments that prioritize craftsmanship.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Verb
The fun thing about nachos is that they can be customized based on your family’s tastes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
Each shirt can be customized at a tie-dye station.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The camera is red and customized with French fry and burger decals.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
There are about 20 different pizza options on the menu, all of which can be customized by ingredients and in sizes as small as a single slice to pies ranging from 10 inches to 24 inches.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The terms of a SPIA can be customized to meet the needs or goals of the owner, but the modifications usually reduce the amount of income paid.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Research supports the idea that customized gifts are more effective at eliciting a positive response.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
The beauty of the Actions Ring is that it can be customized per app.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
While the actors handled scenes with Soccer, the costume department created adorable, customized pieces to meet the moment.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customized
Adjective
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Subscribers also get more advanced features, such as being able to create tailored versions of ChatGPT to fit their specific needs.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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While styles vary from region to region, Europeans tend to wear tailored clothing that isn’t too loose or too tight.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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According to Kuilan, those same safeguards could have been adapted for regulated cannabis consumption, particularly for smoke-free products like beverages and edibles.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The show was eventually adapted into Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2021 film with Andrew Garfield playing Jonathan.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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But Sheehan wants to be known for more than being the custom-cakes girl.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Depending on the room, these are sometimes tucked behind glass walls that look over the bed—with blinds equipped for privacy—and across the room to the window view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The Adidas Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, is also equipped with a motion sensor chip that will track the ball's movement and send data to the VAR.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Customized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customized. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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