custom-built

adjective

Definition of custom-builtnext
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 Siri’s underlying reasoning rests on a new generation of Apple Foundation Models, including a top-tier cloud model that the company calls AFM 3 Cloud Pro, which is custom-built for Apple hardware. — Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 The coop was custom-built for the residence and completed May 29, the company's owner and founder said. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Nearby, Terry bought a tear-down property at 3321 Adams Road and custom-built a new modern home in Sierra Oaks Vista. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k. — Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-built
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-built
  1. custom
  2. customized
  3. specialized
Adjective
  • Towards the other end of the spectrum are semi-custom superyachts like those made by Gulf Craft.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The supple leather molds to your feet for that custom-like fit, while the brand’s Cloudlift technology adds support and comfort step after step.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of custom
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  • Augmental/YouTube A customized experience for all users Mouthpad can connect to any device that accepts a Bluetooth mouse.
    — Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Then put together a customized development plan for each person whose name appears in one of the boxes in your succession plan.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of customized
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  • That debut would unlock access to billions of dollars in additional capital, providing the immense financial runway required to fund escalating compute infrastructure costs, secure advanced hardware, and build specialized data centers.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Department dispatched a team of specialized crisis negotiators who attempted to negotiate his surrender, but the man refused to exit.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Custom-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom-built. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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