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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
Celebrating a shared commitment to craftsmanship, the launch includes a campaign and bespoke retail experience, seamlessly blending fashion and function. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025 The rooms and suites feature private balconies, soaking tubs, bespoke Italian furnishings, and original frescoes. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025 At the time, Page Six reported that the bespoke piece was made by Jacquie Aiche and boasted .44 carats-worth of pavé diamonds and had a price tag of $3,250. Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 NoMad London, a hotel inside the former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station, is now home to one of the most unique spa experiences in the city: a bespoke facial by renowned skin guru Katie England—inside what was once a women’s prison cell. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
Adjective
  • The end result is a home that feels completely custom to the clients, but remains deeply connected to its surroundings.
    Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Like the company’s other trips, these itineraries have been thoughtfully curated and include custom, bespoke experiences crafted on each of the traveler’s interests and pace.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • If leaders can channel a new hire’s enthusiasm into the work, that person will be much more engaged.
    Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The trip will be led by Lauren Sánchez — who is engaged to Bezos and is vice chair of the billionaire’s Earth Fund — and marks Blue Origin’s 11th human space flight.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Mar. 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
Verb
  • 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
  • American Oversight remains committed to bringing full transparency to this case and revealing to the public the dangerous security vulnerabilities this administration has created.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The program is a way to publicly recognize and designate schools that meet certain requirements and signals which schools are the most committed and best equipped to meet these students’ unique needs.
    Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The first vast eight rows of tables closest to the stage are reserved for longtime supporters and high rollers, and Palm Springs has plenty of them.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 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
Verb
  • Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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