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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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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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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
Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Window treatments are tempting to buy, especially since custom curtains and drapes often come with a steep price tag.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
As is custom, nursing homes must work on a plan of correction immediately following statements of deficiency.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Nordic custom of sauna has always been a part of the state’s identity.
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On her first day of treatment, Cooke was intrigued by the custom-fit thermoplastic mask that would direct radiation beams and protect healthy tissue.
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Mount Hora may have been a natural monument, memorial or place where people returned to share cultural rituals — even generations after the cremation, Sawchuk said.—
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Michelle Buteau doesn’t believe in perfect mornings, spotless sweatpants, or rigid holiday rituals.—
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
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More than three months after a fire destroyed more than a dozen businesses in a shopping center in Colorado's Nederland community, many residents are still pushing for the debris to be cleaned up.—
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Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.—
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User conversion rates can be increased by creating a customized user journey.—
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Curtain bangs are hyper-customized to suit your face, not just to blend in.—
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
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In November 2024, PEOPLE spoke with Bethan Holt, fashion director at the Telegraph, about the princess's habit, which may raise eyebrows with critics.—
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While Glaser tones it down on stage, the same rules don’t apply for the red carpet.—
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which determined each year's nominees until they were deposed as the deciding committee in 2022 in the wake of a scandal, revised its rules around animation in 2014.—
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His power rested on controlling promotions, finances and patronage.—
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Advertisement If Beijing’s patronage couldn’t protect Maduro, why should Taipei assume Washington’s can protect them?—
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This tech-forward evolution appeals not only to longtime enthusiasts but also to curious newcomers who crave a more tailored, manageable cannabis experience.—
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From elevated winter accessories to bold shoes peeking out beneath tailored trousers or maxi skirts, these trends show that staying warm doesn’t mean playing it safe.—
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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