as in custom
built to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person
a custom-built home The car is custom-built.
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Recent Examples of custom-built
Encino Estate Gomez still owns a striking Encino estate once custom-built for Tom Petty and his wife, Jane Benyo, in 1989.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Both were custom-built to convey immersive excitement.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
The West Gallery A room as long and wide as an airport runway, custom-built for art, the West Gallery was, in 1915, the largest such private space in New York City.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Both were custom-built to convey immersive excitement.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
The West Gallery A room as long and wide as an airport runway, custom-built for art, the West Gallery was, in 1915, the largest such private space in New York City.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
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The company also has Box AI Studio and developer frameworks for building entirely custom AI agents.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Photo: Stephen Morgan From custom new construction to renovations, Kingdom & Co. does it all.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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During the heavy rain and flooding that impacted large parts of Southern Germany in 2024, Allianz sent specialized claims task forces to affected areas to provide on-the-ground support and dispatched thousands of drying devices to aid recovery efforts, says Boecker.—
Rachel Rabkin Peachman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents notified the directorate of antiquities, which dispatched a specialized team to inspect and secure the site.—
Omar Albam,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Interiors nod to the tailored, heritage-rich style of Ralph Lauren—antique wood furnishings, vintage rugs, and rich textures throughout—while large windows, original artwork by regional artists, and warm lighting give each space a modern, welcoming feel.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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This year’s event was a fusion of tailored fashion for men from brands like Joseph Auren and Love For Upcycling and bold garment applications from David Tupaz, Sugarpuss, and Henri Costa.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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