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
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
The smocked back adds gentle stretch, while adjustable straps help create a more customized fit.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 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
BaristaModa provides step-by-step instructions for making cappuccinos, lattes, and customized coffee drinks.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But there are signs that for now at least, some primary voters want more out of their Republican leaders, like 87 year old Grant Gardner, who was selling customized hats at the Iowa event.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
The wreath is also offered in three sizes for a more customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
But excitement over the joke reinforced the idea and Artistic Tile decided to actually offer the pasta prints through the company’s Tailored To program, which offers customized designs.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 May 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
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
The smocked back adds gentle stretch, while adjustable straps help create a more customized fit.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 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
BaristaModa provides step-by-step instructions for making cappuccinos, lattes, and customized coffee drinks.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But there are signs that for now at least, some primary voters want more out of their Republican leaders, like 87 year old Grant Gardner, who was selling customized hats at the Iowa event.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
The wreath is also offered in three sizes for a more customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
But excitement over the joke reinforced the idea and Artistic Tile decided to actually offer the pasta prints through the company’s Tailored To program, which offers customized designs.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 May 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
Verb
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Ridley Scott adapted Lucas' story into a biographical crime drama starring Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, the detective determined to take him down.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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That choice makes sense for many homes, especially homes adapted for people with mobility challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Turner, 36, was shown in a custom, blue, double-breasted jacket with matching pants, shirt and tie by Ferragamo.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Of the Deck’s major competitors, only the $600 Asus ROG Xbox Ally (and its AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, which is very similar to the Deck’s semi-custom AMD chip) is significantly cheaper than the Steam Deck.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The self-winding mechanical movement is also equipped with an 18-karat pink-gold oscillating weight and balance bridge—done up in the material specifically for this collection.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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The lawsuit says people had their facial data collected without notice or consent when visiting homes or businesses equipped with Ring cameras.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Customized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customized. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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