as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
the fashionistas were aghast that the actress would wear an off-the-rack dress to the Oscars
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Recent Examples of off-the-rack
How much significance can an off-the-rack coral maternity dress hold?
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But what's really cool is that these are not just standard off-the-rack clubs that the folks at McLaren slapped their logo onto.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
That punch and pop is missing this time around, bespoke comedy replaced here with strictly off-the-rack endeavors.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw might have had one of the most over-the-top white wedding gowns of all time, but in real life, the actress married Matthew Broderick in an off-the-rack black ruffled dress from Morgane Le Fay.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar.
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Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Stone proved that even off-the-rack pieces can look impossibly chic with the right styling.
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Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
But modern shopping habits and off-the-rack fashion has meant most women buy something readymade and if necessary alter the garment to fit.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But what's really cool is that these are not just standard off-the-rack clubs that the folks at McLaren slapped their logo onto.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
That punch and pop is missing this time around, bespoke comedy replaced here with strictly off-the-rack endeavors.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw might have had one of the most over-the-top white wedding gowns of all time, but in real life, the actress married Matthew Broderick in an off-the-rack black ruffled dress from Morgane Le Fay.
—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar.
—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Stone proved that even off-the-rack pieces can look impossibly chic with the right styling.
—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
But modern shopping habits and off-the-rack fashion has meant most women buy something readymade and if necessary alter the garment to fit.
—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-rack
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
Adjective
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More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.
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By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.
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