as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
a customized car for a physically challenged person
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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 customized
John Kell, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Multiple seating positions for customized comfort.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Liberty Home Guard provides more plan flexibility and over 40 add-on options for customized coverage.
—Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Google suggests asking the Health Coach for customized workout routines or exploring health concerns.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Every stay begins with an in-depth medical consultation, followed by personalized diagnostics and a customized treatment and diet plan tailored to a guest’s health goals.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Every stay begins with an in-depth medical consultation, followed by personalized diagnostics and a customized treatment and diet plan.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Vitarello’s previous effort, EveryONE Medicines, recently folded after the FDA released guidance that investors found not so encouraging for the development of customized therapies.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 May 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The trailer has five sides that can be customized with local graphics and features a 42-inch TV that can be used for messages.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Dior Suite in Cannes is freshly customized year after year, and for 2026, the interiors drew from multiple inspirations.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Hill extensively customized the spread during his tenure, most notably painting the boxy structure’s formerly all-white exterior a deep shade of charcoal gray.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Unboxing the Blythe, carefully and thoughtfully customized by Bernal, something just clicked.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Starbucks said the drink can be customized with lemonade or coconut milk, as well as with the customers' preferred level of caffeine and B vitamins.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
One reader suggested curating a musical playlist customized to the host or occasion.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Each pack is customized based on the type of vitamin, with designs like flowers or jewels.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Adjective
To further support HubSpot’s AI aspirations, Lennox says the company built its own customized infrastructure so that the team could read context, write code, run tests, and fix errors with autonomous coding agents.
—John Kell, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Multiple seating positions for customized comfort.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Liberty Home Guard provides more plan flexibility and over 40 add-on options for customized coverage.
—Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Google suggests asking the Health Coach for customized workout routines or exploring health concerns.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Every stay begins with an in-depth medical consultation, followed by personalized diagnostics and a customized treatment and diet plan tailored to a guest’s health goals.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Every stay begins with an in-depth medical consultation, followed by personalized diagnostics and a customized treatment and diet plan.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Vitarello’s previous effort, EveryONE Medicines, recently folded after the FDA released guidance that investors found not so encouraging for the development of customized therapies.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 May 2026
Verb
In addition to the handbags, the line will also offer ready-to-wear, footwear and bag charms, all of which can be customized.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The trailer has five sides that can be customized with local graphics and features a 42-inch TV that can be used for messages.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Dior Suite in Cannes is freshly customized year after year, and for 2026, the interiors drew from multiple inspirations.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Hill extensively customized the spread during his tenure, most notably painting the boxy structure’s formerly all-white exterior a deep shade of charcoal gray.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Unboxing the Blythe, carefully and thoughtfully customized by Bernal, something just clicked.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Starbucks said the drink can be customized with lemonade or coconut milk, as well as with the customers' preferred level of caffeine and B vitamins.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
One reader suggested curating a musical playlist customized to the host or occasion.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Each pack is customized based on the type of vitamin, with designs like flowers or jewels.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customized
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The men kept things sharp in classic black tuxedos and tailored suits.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The result is a more tailored, end-to-end system that aims to make project workflows more efficient while giving design firms better visibility into costs and operations.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Michael has adapted the script in a way that totally pays homage to Hemingway’s style, while lifting the story from book to screen in a fresh and exhilarating way.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The platform is built on large language model infrastructure and adapted for legal workflows through integrations, prompt engineering, and domain-specific enhancements.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Broadcom, because custom-ASIC programs at Google, Meta, and the cloud giants are not negotiable trade items and do not pass through Beijing’s customs at all.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Wing says the companies are also working on custom, aerodynamic packaging informed by both Papa Johns and Wing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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And by then, the list HR is working from has been quietly adjusted and your name is no longer on it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Preparing meals from scratch would require workers to be present longer and kitchens to be equipped for cooking.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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The terrorists were equipped with GoPros to film many of their crimes.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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“Customized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customized. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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