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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2
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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3
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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
The clogs will be available for $90 at Crocs stores and on the brand's website, and come inside a custom shoe box inspired by the Krispy Kreme dozen box.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 24 July 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
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Noun
In May, the Public School New York Instagram site was active with clips from the duo’s custom design under the Public School label for Justin Jefferson for the 2025 Met Gala.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
The clogs will be available for $90 at Crocs stores and on the brand's website, and come inside a custom shoe box inspired by the Krispy Kreme dozen box.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 24 July 2025
Adjective
The article also suggested that for a more extravagant send-off, contact a fireworks company specializing in custom fireworks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom
Noun
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By making this a daily ritual for babies, parents can reap the benefits as well.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Wilson reportedly collapsed after being punched in the chest during a fraternity ritual.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
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Good people embody qualities like calmness, conscientiousness, universalism, agreeableness, warmth, security, tradition and conformity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This transfer of command is a family tradition: Beatrix's mother, Juliana of the Netherlands, was Queen from 1948 until her abdication in 1980 when Beatrix took over.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The suspect in the killing of a 54-year-old woman in a Broward business two days ago was tracked down and arrested by deputies on Friday, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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The United States has tried repeatedly to wean itself off immigrant employment, but cheap labor is a tough habit to kick.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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This formula/habit/trend does not typically occur across the pond, so shortening 'Edgware Road' to 'Edgware,' does pose an issue.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Her charges, as a rule, have been greatly comforted in their final moments.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The filing comes days after four high-ranking former New York City police officials filed a separate suit alleging that Adams doled out patronage promotions and a culture of cronyism in the NYPD, according to the Associated Press.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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Your patronage will help refugees and victims in the Middle East. Details: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2530 Victory Parkway, Walnut Hills.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Lakshmi's first-ever rug collection with Rugs USA just launched, and it's got something for everybody—whether your preferred look is plush and creamy, tailored and neutral, or all about spice tones and global patterns.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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Available in petite sizing, in addition to regular and tall, these pants have a relaxed yet tailored fit that’s easy to dress up or down.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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This was a common practice in British rule, as seen with the Irish tenant farmers, as well as in Great Britain’s dominant involvement in the slave trade.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Early on in Wednesday morning’s training camp practice, Demani Richardson made a play that transported you to another time and place.—
Alex Zietlow
July 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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