1
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
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Instagram has announced a new feature called Blend, which creates a custom, invite-only Reels feed for you and your friends.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
But Salesforce is continuing to press on with its custom AI agent development.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This vacuum and mop hybrid syncs up to a smartphone app that custom maps spaces for a thorough clean.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Instagram has announced a new feature called Blend, which creates a custom, invite-only Reels feed for you and your friends.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
As private space exploration expands, the demand for custom, high-durability tool control solutions is growing, positioning TraceMySpace as an essential partner in the industry.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
But Salesforce is continuing to press on with its custom AI agent development.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom
Noun
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From home births to birth centers, spiritual rituals to structural advocacy, their choices aren’t just personal, but collective.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to a new WalletHub survey, many consumers are planning to skip some of the holiday's traditional rituals like dyeing eggs because of high prices.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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For Yi Ming, an inheritor of artistic traditions from different continents, that connection is the promise of contemporary art.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Insurance carriers are meant to support businesses that operate under constant pressure and complexity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Buy Back Your Time, entrepreneur Dan Martell teaches how to scale your business by outsourcing and delegating strategically.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This highlights the immense impact of AI on people’s spending habits.—
Roman Eloshvili,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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His love of travel—through Egypt, Turkey, France, and beyond—informed a lifelong habit of collecting.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sinners studiously adheres to the rules of vampire lore, which means Remmick and his crew are unable to enter the heroes’ juke joint unless specifically invited.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of restaurants and bars are offering discounts and happy hour deals to encourage further patronage, including $10 cocktails and bites at Formosa Cafe and $8 cocktails at Connie & Ted’s.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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He was later stripped of his military titles and his royal patronages.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Living room artwork by Robert Mapplethorpe and one-of-a-kind de Gournay wallpaper further enhance the abode’s tailored aura.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The store, which has 13-foot ceilings, will sell the complete John Varvatos collection, ranging from tailored clothing, leather jackets and footwear to accessories, along with artwork curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a leader in fine art music photography.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The practice allowed the meditators to view their devotion as closely tied to Magdalene.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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