1
as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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2
as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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3
as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
that restaurant certainly lost my custom after they were cited for health code violations
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as in customized
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
that business tycoon wears only custom suits
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Recent Examples of custom
Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
For marketing leaders, this might mean allocating budget not just for the tools themselves but also for training, change management, and developing custom solutions tailored to marketing workflows.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
Broadcom shares surged Wednesday on a media report that said Apple is considering partnering with Broadcom for a custom AI chip.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Ritz-Carlton Spa menu here draws from local customs, and there are treatments on offer utilizing sake lees from a 150-year-old Tochigi brewery and volcanic stones that may have tumbled from Mount Nantai itself.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
For marketing leaders, this might mean allocating budget not just for the tools themselves but also for training, change management, and developing custom solutions tailored to marketing workflows.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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
Broadcom shares surged Wednesday on a media report that said Apple is considering partnering with Broadcom for a custom AI chip.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom
Noun
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In 2025, that emotional fast food ritual is back, this time pixelated and playfully spicy.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fitness influencer recently achieved immense internet fame after a Feb. 7 video showcasing his six-hour wellness ritual recirculated across different social media platforms.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for Shawn Amos, son of legendary entrepreneur Wally Amos—the founder of Famous Amos cookies—baking wasn’t just a family tradition.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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South Korea’s acting President, Han Duck-soo, ordered emergency support measures for industries and businesses that will be impacted, including the automobile industry, ordering officials to actively negotiate with Washington to minimize the impact of additional levies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Each business along the route will also have one golden egg, which will qualify teams for top-tier prizes.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Adopt or maintain healthy habits: Stress and illness can trigger allergic asthma.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Through adapting to changing work cultures and embracing healthier work habits, professionals can create a more fulfilling and sustainable balance between work and life.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Dunne’s Back-Pay Argument Dunne committed to LSU in 2017, four years before the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Interim rules went into effect.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For 18 months, every discussion about Newcastle United’s transfer strategy has necessitated mention of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The shift away from a patronage system produced a more stable and efficient federal workforce, which has enabled improvements in many critical areas, including seismic safety and disaster response.—
Jonathan P. Stewart,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Farming can be a lonely profession with intense pressure, and William's official patronage of We Are Farming Minds, an existing partner in the plan, enforces his support for this sector.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than simply verifying identity and granting access, an autonomous system can detect threats in real-time, analyze behaviors, and execute a tailored response—without waiting for human intervention.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oaks, who routinely reminds fans of former Crimson Tide coach Wimp Sanderson with his colorful tailored sports coats, will stand out on the men’s side in the Sweet 16.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tariffs are taxes on imports and are intended to reduce the practice.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, some private plastic surgery practices don’t accept insurance anyway, which is another thing to inquire about before a consultation.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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