as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
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Recent Examples of custom-made
As their heads were measured and fitted for custom-made, felt cowboy hats, the 100 or so guests assembled in Utah’s scenic Wasatch Mountains in November 2023 had ample reason to feel special.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 June 2025
This book, entirely custom-made by her friend Olivia, wasn’t just a nod to Jenna’s love of coloring, but a tribute to the strength of her friendships.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 June 2025
Turner consulted Lipa’s sister and friends for help designing the ring
As Lipa shared in her conversation with British Vogue, Turner had the ring custom-made with some insight from her best friends and sister.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 June 2025
The brand also custom-made several looks for Beyoncé’s 13-minute Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 June 2025
This book, entirely custom-made by her friend Olivia, wasn’t just a nod to Jenna’s love of coloring, but a tribute to the strength of her friendships.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 June 2025
Turner consulted Lipa’s sister and friends for help designing the ring
As Lipa shared in her conversation with British Vogue, Turner had the ring custom-made with some insight from her best friends and sister.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 June 2025
The brand also custom-made several looks for Beyoncé’s 13-minute Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
Adjective
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Many products still treat personalization as a default setting, but people increasingly prefer to be invited into tailored experiences.—
Shiva Chandrashekher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Lane Bryant Lena Flutter-sleeve Knit Dress Short, sweet, and full of personality, this soft knit dress has flutter sleeves, a surplice neckline, and princess seams for a comfortable feel and tailored look.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The company plays a crucial role as a supplier of custom, high-density GPU servers for Nvidia’s data center clients.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The article also suggested that for a more extravagant send-off, contact a fireworks company specializing in custom fireworks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-made. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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