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as in custom
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 engaged
dialect pledged in marriage having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke

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bespoke

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verb

past tense of bespeak
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as in booked
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespoke
Adjective
The Fubo lawsuit as well as high-profile battles between major programmers like Disney and major distributors like Charter and DirecTV have led to a wider acceptance of smaller, more bespoke bundles, though the economics of the sector remain daunting. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 Offered only as a bespoke in-room experience, the property’s tea at this legendary Fifth Avenue address pays homage to its history. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 The top floor is a private showroom where customers can create bespoke pieces. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 That’s not the only design element that the first-time owner put a bespoke spin on. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bespoke 
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Adjective
  • Agile Stationery, a company that creates custom, physical card decks, has an entire section devoted to cybersecurity, privacy and threat modeling tools, attesting to their growing popularity.
    Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The actress debuted at the Golden Globes in 2016 as a guest, wearing a custom Marchesa dress.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who was on the council in 2016, feels like her city was much more engaged last time around.
    Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Dedicate a prize for the winning card to get everyone even more engaged.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At 36, Williams has not yet indicated any plans to retire after the 2025 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Middle East allies have roundly rejected Trump's plan, but the president remains committed to it—for now.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
  • But leaders remained committed to keeping the city’s sanctuary status, even under the threat of losing federal funding.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • As the sixth Malt Master in Glenfiddich’s 130-year history, Brian has taken on a role reserved for only a select few since William Grant & Sons first distilled a drop of whisky.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Phil opened a non-public back door and reserved a parking space.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • In recent weeks, Ancelotti has praised Paz and revealed that his former employers have been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.
    J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While it has not been confirmed whether the dog was a service animal, others hit back at the frustrated passenger and sought to defend the rights of disabled travelers.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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