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also bespoken
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as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits
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as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in requested
to make a request for
milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters
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Recent Examples of bespoke
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The organisation aims to design bespoke digital badge qualifications in conjunction with a range of private companies that will offer the 99 per cent of youngsters released from British academies alternative employment pathways.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
This will be through the automaker’s Manufaktur Made to Measure program, which includes over 100 paint colors and other bespoke interior options.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The organisation aims to design bespoke digital badge qualifications in conjunction with a range of private companies that will offer the 99 per cent of youngsters released from British academies alternative employment pathways.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Additionally, guests may enjoy bespoke onshore experiences and curated moments such as truffle hunting in the Italian Piedmont or stargazing in Saint Lucia.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
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Subtle without veering saccharine, sage green lends ease to tailored staples—blazers, trousers, crisp shirting—while adding refinement to warmer-weather pieces like shorts and slip dresses.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the tank is wrinkle-free and versatile enough for dressing up or down with tailored pants, a silk skirt, and more.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even if a fraction of the clip audience watches or listens to the entirety of something, that audience tends to be very engaged and usually motivated to pay for that content.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The engaged core audience became brand ambassadors, and the resulting social reach was the best launch the client had ever had.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He had been booked into the jail in late November on a probation violation warrant.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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He was later booked in jail on charges that included battery, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, failure to report a death and unlawfully holding or moving a dead body.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Today, Tiny is typically displayed on ground level elsewhere in the park during Fright Fest, presumably under the watchful eyes of security cameras.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the assault happened after a woman and her boyfriend requested an Uber to pick them up at a bar in the Denver area and take them to a home in Arvada.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The defense requested a 5-year sentence.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Mexican Navy indicated that the operation was the result of 19 months of surveillance and involved more than 500 personnel, six helicopters, and intelligence and reconnaissance aircraft.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have indicated the case is being treated as a potentially antisemitic incident, though motive has not been confirmed.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the lots have been carefully planned, the homes themselves are fully custom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company also certified a custom-Swiss wristwatch for use aboard its upcoming Haven-1 space station.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Peal, now five months later, just committed to UGA last week.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The twins, who are both committed to Elgin Community College, have been key regulars in the lineup this season for the Storm (13-5, 6-0).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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