customize

verb

Definition of customizenext
as in to tailor
to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc. The program can be customized to serve different purposes. customized the car with a unique paint job

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Recent Examples of customize The style was customized by Michael himself, with chain link and pins. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 But customers will also be able to customize some of their favorites with a variety of sauces, including Kentucky BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch, Jalapeño Ranch, Sweet Heat Ranch, and Garlic Parmesan. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Created in collaboration with Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, the 118-footer can be customized to the owner’s tastes. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Users will be able to have real-time voice conversations and video chats with their version of the agent, which can also be customized to look and sound unique. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
  1. tailor
  2. adapt
  3. adjust
  4. modify
  5. alter
  6. edit
  7. equip
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  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Some include stool-sample testing and tailored eating plans sold as a way to recalibrate the gut, exactly the kind of individualized guidance people with chronic gut issues may be looking for.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailor
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  • In the kids space, Studiocanal is also adapting Dermot O’Leary’s Toto the Ninja Cat and Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking with Heyday.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But that hands-on approach is what nonprofits are struggling to adapt to.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapt
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  • Earlier this year, the EU softened its corporate sustainability disclosure rules and adjusted its carbon pricing framework.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The advice is nearly always the same — wait until after midnight, preferably until the hours before dawn, then give your eyes half an hour to adjust to the darkness.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • It’s been further modified by many factors, from today’s online publishing platforms to new means for assessing and quantifying scientific impact, and the increasingly interdisciplinary and team-based nature of research.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • SoFi reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time for unenrolled participants.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • Rodriquez said her daughter began facing bullying and body image issues, using filters on the apps to alter her face.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Critics and opposition parties accuse it of altering voter registrations to give an advantage to the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of alter
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  • Blair Kerkhoff contributed; the summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • It was edited by Sarah Handel, Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas.
    — October 2, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of edit
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  • If a degree needs to equip students for life outside of college, then a big part of that is understanding what employers are looking for.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the amenities include a yoga room with classes available to guests throughout the week (except Sundays), a 24-hour gym, and a spa equipped with a sauna, cold plunge, and hydrothermal circuit.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of equip

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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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