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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
that restaurant certainly lost my custom after they were cited for health code violations
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as in customized
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
that business tycoon wears only custom suits
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Recent Examples of custom
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Swift’s custom strapless floral Givenchy gown at her June 11 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame added fuel to the theory.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Still, Broadcom said revenue climbed 48% from the same quarter a year prior, a sign of soaring demand for its custom AI chips.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Noun
Her custom ceremony Galia Lahav dress was designed with intricate lace details and an exaggerated silhouette at the hips.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Swift’s custom strapless floral Givenchy gown at her June 11 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame added fuel to the theory.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Adjective
But Sheehan wants to be known for more than being the custom-cakes girl.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Still, Broadcom said revenue climbed 48% from the same quarter a year prior, a sign of soaring demand for its custom AI chips.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom
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That the ritual continues Saturday after Saturday, year after year, is its own kind of small miracle.
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Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
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There were no signs of rodents at any businesses during this inspection period, but dead roaches were found at Conservatory at Plano, at 6401 Ohio Drive.
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Six Homewards locations were chosen to deliver customized solutions attacking homelessness in each area.
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At the same time, these platforms are far more customized.
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Update a profile photo or choose one small habit that supports your body and mood.
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This has impacted every aspect of his life — sleep, eating habits and his controlling attitude toward me.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Harry also gave up his patronage of the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League, while Meghan surrendered her patronage of the Royal National Theatre, which her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, handed down to her.
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Shortly afterward, Daley named Donovan his head of patronage, with the title of administrative assistant to the mayor.
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Aligning those targets, the authors argue, could simplify interpretation and help integrate apoB into routine practice allowing for more accurate ASCVD risk prediction and more tailored lipid-lowering strategies.
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Wilson is a key figure in Lowe's digital transformation, particularly in personalization and MyLow, a generative AI assistant that provides tailored project guidance.
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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