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
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Unusual or oversized features and overly customized landscaping are also not recommended.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The 10 adjustable fan speeds allow customized tone and volume control with a gentle, adjustable amber night light designed not to disrupt sleep cycles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Well-respected among fashion sourcing, supply chain and sustainability experts, Deborah is passionate about building new relationships and creating customized media programs to help clients achieve their long-term goals.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The second horizontal swath, in the middle of the triangle, represents customized person-to-person inquiry.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
This means the perfectionist in you can zero in on the perfect shade of beige or blue without shelling out for customized covers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s because each state has its own system for managing Medicaid, often requiring experts to make customized changes.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
On Thursday night, Texas women's basketball forward Breya Cunningham met teammate Sarah Graves for their customized handshake.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Homemade snack mix can be easily customized to be made with the ingredients of your choice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Everything from the mattress type to linens should be customized to each space and sleeper.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
But companies like Hims relied on an exception to keep selling their versions of the medications because the practice is still permitted when a prescription is customized for the patient.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike a solitaire ring which features a single prominent gem, eternity bands can be customized with multiple stones to maximize their symbolic meaning and stacking possibilities.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Equipment is customized to the millimeter.
—Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Records show the avant-garde Los Angeles compound assembled and customized over several decades by the legendary filmmaker, who died in January 2025 at age 78, went to an unnamed buyer for $13 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 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
Adjective
This $75 Amazon perfume includes skin-adapting pH technology to create a customized scent for each wearer.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Unusual or oversized features and overly customized landscaping are also not recommended.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The 10 adjustable fan speeds allow customized tone and volume control with a gentle, adjustable amber night light designed not to disrupt sleep cycles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Well-respected among fashion sourcing, supply chain and sustainability experts, Deborah is passionate about building new relationships and creating customized media programs to help clients achieve their long-term goals.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The second horizontal swath, in the middle of the triangle, represents customized person-to-person inquiry.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
This means the perfectionist in you can zero in on the perfect shade of beige or blue without shelling out for customized covers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s because each state has its own system for managing Medicaid, often requiring experts to make customized changes.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
On Thursday night, Texas women's basketball forward Breya Cunningham met teammate Sarah Graves for their customized handshake.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The audio can also be customized via the Klipsch Connect app to adjust for mid-range, treble, and bass levels, giving you control over your immersive soundscape.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Homemade snack mix can be easily customized to be made with the ingredients of your choice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Everything from the mattress type to linens should be customized to each space and sleeper.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
But companies like Hims relied on an exception to keep selling their versions of the medications because the practice is still permitted when a prescription is customized for the patient.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike a solitaire ring which features a single prominent gem, eternity bands can be customized with multiple stones to maximize their symbolic meaning and stacking possibilities.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Equipment is customized to the millimeter.
—Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Records show the avant-garde Los Angeles compound assembled and customized over several decades by the legendary filmmaker, who died in January 2025 at age 78, went to an unnamed buyer for $13 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customized
Adjective
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From award-winning dining and wine programs to thoughtful amenities aimed at connecting visitors with the outdoors, every guest gets a tailored experience here.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pairing sneakers with tailored pieces like trousers, dresses, blazers, or midi skirts helps maintain a professional look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 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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Top to bottom, consider using native plants which, hereditarily, are adapted to our climates and will more easily root.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The semi-custom catamaran can cruise the seas more efficiently and with fewer emissions than traditional multihulls.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company also provides patio doors and entry doors with similar custom-fit construction.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New Orleans played without Dejounte Murray (illness), and coach James Borrego adjusted to the starting point guard’s absence by playing Murphy and Herb Jones in the backcourt and giving second-year center Yves Missi his ninth start of the season.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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That’s up from $6,730 in 1990, or 38% of the EU average and now roughly equal to Japan’s $52,039, according to International Monetary Fund figures measured in today’s dollars and adjusted for Poland’s lower cost of living.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The drone intelligence system addresses this challenge by using autonomous aerial systems equipped with multiple sensors—such as imaging, detection, and environmental monitoring tools—to identify suspicious activities, structural issues, or security breaches.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Customized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customized. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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