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
This aircraft was custom-built for the task and featured a single engine and just a single seat.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Divan’s modular transformer doesn’t have to be custom-built for each application, which could ease manufacturing bottlenecks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
In the early 2000s, Hanks and Wilson custom-built a residence in the small town of Ketchum, Idaho, likely meant to be a ski vacation home.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Divan’s modular transformer doesn’t have to be custom-built for each application, which could ease manufacturing bottlenecks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
In the early 2000s, Hanks and Wilson custom-built a residence in the small town of Ketchum, Idaho, likely meant to be a ski vacation home.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
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The company specializes in custom new construction, incorporating interior design from the start of the project to allow the architecture and interiors to feel completely in sync.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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But Salesforce is continuing to press on with its custom AI agent development.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This opens the door for remote health monitoring and could eliminate the need for specialized equipment or in-person evaluations.—
Achin Bhowmik,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Heavy Equipment Stump grinders are specialized equipment that are not common in the homeowner's garage.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rather than simply verifying identity and granting access, an autonomous system can detect threats in real-time, analyze behaviors, and execute a tailored response—without waiting for human intervention.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oaks, who routinely reminds fans of former Crimson Tide coach Wimp Sanderson with his colorful tailored sports coats, will stand out on the men’s side in the Sweet 16.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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