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
Divan’s modular transformer doesn’t have to be custom-built for each application, which could ease manufacturing bottlenecks.
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IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
Idaho vacation home 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
The home was custom-built in 2019 and was featured in the Parade of Homes, according to the listing.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 12 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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IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
Idaho vacation home 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
The home was custom-built in 2019 and was featured in the Parade of Homes, according to the listing.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 12 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
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His custom GapStudio outfit for the Academy Awards Nominees dinner in Los Angeles on Feb. 25 was a nod to the iconic singer-songwriter.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That was the case for Donna Farnell, a mom in the U.K. who creates custom pet portraits and handmade books as part of her business the Thread Poets Society.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fishermen’s, which is now designed to withstand the wind speeds of a Category 5 hurricane, offers specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care with nine emergency department beds.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the addition of AI has redefined the space, to the point that specialized user-experience or agentic capabilities like those embedded in ServiceNow or Zoho can be considered no-code platforms.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Today’s customers expect tailored interactions, and data allows marketers to meet these expectations.—
Trish Nettleship,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Streetwear brand Stone Island is maturing with the times, moving into more tailored outerwear and knitwear.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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