as in tailored
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
the manufacturer offers its online customers made-to-order computer systems
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Recent Examples of made-to-order
Known for its hearty, made-to-order homestyle breakfast and lunch offerings, a popular Jacksonville-area diner plans to open its sixth Northeast Florida restaurant in northeastern Clay County.
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Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kith for Birkenstock | Loyalty Exclusive collection, which retails for $295, is now available made-to-order exclusively on the Kith App.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
Right now, their Cyber Monday sale includes 25% off sitewide on made-to-order sofas, as well as beds, chairs, and lighting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kith for Birkenstock | Loyalty Exclusive collection, which retails for $295, is now available made-to-order exclusively on the Kith App.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
Right now, their Cyber Monday sale includes 25% off sitewide on made-to-order sofas, as well as beds, chairs, and lighting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for made-to-order
Adjective
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It should be noted that Ruffalo’s detective is unkempt in direct proportion to the way Hemsworth wears a tailored black suit.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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For me, the sweet spot is a pair of tailored cargo pants from Bonobos.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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His parents, who help run the local taco chain, stood in customized Villa’s jerseys and marveled at the commotion Monday.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Sherman Samuel transforms high-quality hemp bedding with a tiger illustration—drawn by her son, no less—to make a set of shams perfect for elevating your bedding set with custom-like details.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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The extra-light cushioning gives me a higher degree of control in my turns, especially in custom-fit boots.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-order. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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