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adjective

bi-ˈspōk How to pronounce bespoke (audio)
variants also bespoken
Definition of bespokenext
1
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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2
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
1
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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2
as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

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3
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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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 driver’s display also doubles as an infotainment system connected to a bespoke eight-speaker Morel hi-fi system. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 How Build Reroutes the Development Model Rather than trying to turn every data center into a bespoke architectural museum, Build functions as an AI-native operating partner designed to automate the heavy desktop diligence that stalls projects. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for bespoke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespoke
  1. tailored
  2. engaged
  3. booked
  4. displayed
  5. requested
  6. indicated
  7. custom
  8. committed
Adjective
  • Think pairing suede with satin, or chunky knits with tailored shorts.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • King sported a crisp all-white look consisting of a tank top tucked into tailored white trousers with pleating down the front.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • But writing notes by hand requires a more engaged mental filter.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • By creating measurable value today, employees become more engaged in their roles.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Bevin was booked at Louisville Metro Corrections later in the evening after the arrest, according to jail records.
    — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Soon-to-open is a spa on each wing of the hotel, which can be booked for exclusive use by any guest.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of booked
Verb
  • After sitting behind Dillon Gabriel for a season, Moore displayed considerable progress in 2025 and played with more poise than when he was thrust into the starting role at UCLA as a true freshman in 2023.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of displayed
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  • Throughout the hourlong episode, the three-time Grammy winner spoke at length with fans in the audience, who requested their favorite songs and shared how Clarkson’s music helped them through challenging times.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Conway Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police's help in the investigation of a man who died while in its custody during the weekend.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of requested
Verb
  • While earlier forecasts from the hurricane center indicated that Edouard could become a hurricane, the storm ran out of time over the Gulf.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated last week that the central bank is uncomfortable with the current rate of inflation, remarks investors interpreted to mean the Fed is likely to raise its key interest rate in response.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicated
Adjective
  • When nearly every project is custom, the knowledge gained on one account does not easily improve the next.
    — Nicholas Cormier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An award-winning custom-car fabricator, Dicky Birdsall gave the vehicle a complete, ground-up restoration that would end up taking 16 years.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • The school had a prominent billionaire booster, Tilman Fertitta, who was financially committed to leveling the program up.
    — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Axiom has remained committed to the process, but private sources have expressed concerns about its rate of progress.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of committed

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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoke. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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