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custom-made
adjective
cus·tom-made
ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād
: made to individual specifications
custom-made clothing
Synonyms
Examples of custom-made in a Sentence
an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains
Recent Examples on the Web
Nearly all the women characters wear oodles of flashy movie jewelry, some of which is clearly costly and vintage, or custom-made, though there are also lots of earrings that might have come off the two-for-$15 earring rack at Claire’s.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 16 May 2024
Of course, things like full pearl jeans that are touching the floor are custom-made.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
The dazzling rocks were custom-made by Alison Lou, the high-end jeweler who designed her engagement ring,
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—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Individuality and personalization are at the heart of the brand: The signature Anatolia bag can be custom-made in 12 different shades, with more than 80 possible stitching colors and the option of monogramming.
—Sevil Delin, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Standing on the court, Webster holds a gift from Nate: a racket custom-made by Naomi Osaka that matches Webster’s Nikes, also designed by the tennis star (the shoes feature Osaka’s favorite snacks).
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
But, of course, people did look at the back of the dress that had been custom-made for Stone, one of the brand’s ambassadors.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
In desperation, some have turned to versions of the drug that are custom-made by compounding pharmacies with little oversight, despite the FDA expressing concerns about them.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2024
The property is thoughtfully curated with antique and custom-made furniture by Wildland’s head of design, Ruth Kramer, who works closely with Wildland’s owners, Anne and Anders Holch Povlsen.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1819, in the meaning defined above
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“Custom-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custom-made. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
custom-made
adjective
cus·tom-made
ˌkəs-təm-ˈ(m)ād
: made for a specific customer
custom-made clothing
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