customized 1 of 2

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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customized

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verb

past tense of customize

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Recent Examples of customized
Adjective
The company makes customized synthetic DNA and sells DNA sequencing tools. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 The word has traditionally referred to hair being hand-painted, creating a more customized distribution of lighter pieces, but its meaning has evolved over time. — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 Another advantage of using mRNA is its speed—scientists at Moderna can develop a customized vaccine based on a patient’s tumor within weeks—critical for any patient with cancer. — Alice Park, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 Kaleido 4 is the latest generation of the color ePaper platform used in e-readers and tablets from Kobo, PocketBook and Boox, with Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft using a customized version. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 The Rams also gifted Okatsuka with a customized uniform for game day. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 The company’s existing Kaleido 3 displays can be found in e-readers and tablets from companies like Kobo, PocketBook, and Boox, while Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft uses a customized version to improve performance. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 Fanatics Sportsbook Colorado Fanatics Sportsbook merges the love of sports with sports betting, allowing customized interfaces around your favorite team. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Stone opted for an airy style that was trending among celebrities during Paris Fashion Week, wearing a customized version of the fifth look from the collection. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Dating to the 1930s and extensively customized while Simmons lived there, the house sits behind privacy walls on just over a half-acre. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026 As an example, imagine every employee building their own reporting system, with their own data sets and their own data definitions and their own KPIs, customized to their siloed wants and biased for their own individual purposes. — Rex Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 To meet those requirements, the company customized its L760-50 luffing-jib tower crane, which has a maximum lifting capacity of 50 metric tons (55 US tons) and a maximum jib length of 60 meters (197 feet). — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 The double-press-and-hold control is the only one that can’t be customized here, and it’s locked to disabling/enabling the dial itself. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 From stationery to tea towels, even the simplest everyday items become instantly more meaningful when they’re customized with your name or initials. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2026 Louis Vuitton, an associate partner of Art Basel Paris, celebrated its history of collaborations with an exhibition of Capucines bags customized by 14 artists, alongside the original works that inspired them. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Microsoft has also added a programmable Action Button to the Xbox Nano controller that can be customized to take screenshots, gameplay capture, and other Xbox shortcuts. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026 There are five riding modes, shaping up as three preset modes and two that can be customized to your preferences. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customized
Adjective
  • Each course will include a two-hour core session and a one-hour bonus session with tailored training depending on a business’ maturity, said Nikita Allen, a small business coach and the founder of Growmetix.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • CineGouna, its industry arm, launched the Egyptian Voices strand this year, selecting four Egyptian projects in development for tailored training in pitching, packaging and co-production.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the MacBook Neo runs on an A18 Pro chip, first released in iPhones and adapted to run macOS.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Vintage wood pieces, colorful bathroom fixtures, and custom-purpose rooms will add character and privacy.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In data centers, the custom-silicon race is no longer limited to AMD, Intel, Nvidia or other semiconductor companies.
    — Michal Siwinski, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To compare years, The Post adjusted each cost back from 2025 using federal price indexes and HUD rents.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The arm can also be adjusted at two hinges, allowing for more flexibility.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But even the most sophisticated diagnostic tools cannot improve outcomes if patients cannot access the specialists and health care systems equipped to use them.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Atlas can tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) when properly equipped, giving it useful capability for small campers, boats, and recreational trailers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Customized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customized. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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