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as in custom
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits

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as in engaged
dialect pledged in marriage having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke

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verb

past tense of bespeak
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as in booked
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespoke
Adjective
On Broccoli and Wilson’s watch, each Bond film was a bespoke product of a family business. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025 The limited edition capsule features custom shirts and bespoke hoodies. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 Customers can submit bespoke data requests to imaging experts, scientists and data scientists, who deliver insights. Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025 Claridge’s Flowers has created a bespoke Hotel Il Pellicano bouquet that aims to conjure the feeling of the Tuscan coast with seasonal flowers wrapped in the yellow and white striped paper, recalling the hotel’s colors. Samantha Conti, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • His custom GapStudio outfit for the Academy Awards Nominees dinner in Los Angeles on Feb. 25 was a nod to the iconic singer-songwriter.
    Justine Fisher, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • That was the case for Donna Farnell, a mom in the U.K. who creates custom pet portraits and handmade books as part of her business the Thread Poets Society.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Turn passing glances into engaged followers by speaking directly to their immediate concerns.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At 36, Williams has not yet indicated any plans to retire after the 2025 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Department of Social Services remains committed to exploring policy solutions that maximize health outcomes while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
    Andrea Barton Reeves, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The Democratic leader said his caucus remains committed to negotiating a stopgap spending deal with Republicans that could avert a government shutdown as soon as next week.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • As the sixth Malt Master in Glenfiddich’s 130-year history, Brian has taken on a role reserved for only a select few since William Grant & Sons first distilled a drop of whisky.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The first vast eight rows of tables closest to the stage are reserved for longtime supporters and high rollers, and Palm Springs has plenty of them.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.
    J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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