as in to tailor
to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc.
The program can be customized to serve different purposes. customized the car with a unique paint job
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Recent Examples of customize
However, the Avatar actress's style here has customized rounded ends that add a cool dose of polish and body.
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Diners can customize their mochi with various powders.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Designers are also using 3D modeling software to customize silhouettes, embroidery, and fabrics before a single stitch is made.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Once the nachos are done baking, let everyone customize their plate with the toppings of their choice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Diners can customize their mochi with various powders.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Designers are also using 3D modeling software to customize silhouettes, embroidery, and fabrics before a single stitch is made.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Once the nachos are done baking, let everyone customize their plate with the toppings of their choice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
Verb
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.—
Tim Giuliani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The legislation added new tax breaks for 2025, and the IRS did not adjust paycheck withholdings, which could result in refunds for many workers.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Widespread uncertainty is impacting travelers to Cuba following ongoing fuel shortages there, forcing both domestic and international airlines to cancel or modify flight plans.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Owners can take their car to the dealership to get the rear door switch circuits modified for free, NHTSA stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Smart polymers already exist and can respond to such stimuli, altering their color or shape and then returning to their original state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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It is equipped with an active cooling system between its leg joints, ensuring continuous high-intensity performance up to 4 hours with a solid-state lithium battery architecture.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The building is equipped for visitors in wheelchairs.—
Katie Parla,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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