custom-made

adjective

ˈkə-stə(m)-ˈmād How to pronounce custom-made (audio)
Definition of custom-madenext
as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer an odd-sized window that will require the purchase of custom-made curtains

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Recent Examples of custom-made According to Swift's publicist, Swift and Kelce's outfits were designed by Christian Dior Haute Couture and its designer Jonathan Anderson with shoes custom-made by Christian Louboutin. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 What’s beyond dispute is that it has been meticulously designed to harness sound frequencies and equipped with an orchestra of instruments, from singing bowls to a crystal harp, that have been custom-made for tonal coherence. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Bespoke serving trays may be round, oblong, tiered or custom-made. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for custom-made
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom-made
  1. tailored
  2. customized
  3. custom
Adjective
  • Taking an alternative styling route, Hathaway layered a J’amemme dress over white tailored slacks that pooled over her shoes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Yarmosky looks to have a go-to outfit formula, too, keeping things low-key and sharp with tailored pants and simple knits.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • The sink and fittings are by DeVOL, the range is by Aga and the hood is custom.
    — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In an effort to avoid custom-design traps, the Dutch carrier chose an off-the-shelf model from seat manufacturer Stelia that was already flying on sister airline Air France.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
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