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variants also bespoken
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as in custom
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits

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as in engaged
dialect pledged in marriage having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke

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bespoke

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verb

past tense of bespeak
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as in booked
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespoke
Adjective
Lauren Saab, the founder of Saab Studios in Dallas, Texas, also likes to purchase fresh flowers from Sam's Club and will then thoughtfully arrange them to create a bespoke display. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 July 2025 Henderson famously designed Kennedy Jr.’s wedding suit for the 1986 nuptials, however, which launched the designer’s bespoke collection. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2025 Kate Middleton, who also attended alongside husband Prince William, wore a bespoke red dress by Sarah Burton of Givenchy, while Brigitte Macron styled a custom royal blue dress by Louis Vuitton. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 Companies are giving up scale by going the bespoke route. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • Investors will also be closely watching trends in custom ASIC sales.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • These earbuds include two listening modes, interchangeable and flexible tips that offer a more custom, comfortable fit, and a longer battery life.
    People Staff, People.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike other collabs or license deals where a celebrity or brand just adds their logo to a product, J Balvin has been very engaged at every step of the process.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • After Goldman placed a veil on Hilliker, the engaged couple entered a room full of their friends cheering them on.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead of chasing trends, smart companies stay committed to long-term brand building and reputation management.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The ultimate fixes are not going to be easy to implement, but are relatively straightforward to identify, starting with leadership that is actually committed to improving things, which is why Swain’s earlier move to institute a receiver in all but name was positive.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • As the sixth Malt Master in Glenfiddich’s 130-year history, Brian has taken on a role reserved for only a select few since William Grant & Sons first distilled a drop of whisky.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Phil opened a non-public back door and reserved a parking space.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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