as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
she chose to have her computer designed to her specifications rather than buying an off-the-shelf machine
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Recent Examples of off-the-shelf
These models offer an opportunity to revive the consumer gadget space by leveraging off-the-shelf hardware and free, open AI models.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The implication was that there could be an easily accessible, off-the-shelf shot capable of stimulating the immune system to fight cancer.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
As a result, many have opted for customized furniture instead of off-the-shelf items.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
And the cruise lines aren’t just accessing off-the-shelf solutions.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for off-the-shelf
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The implication was that there could be an easily accessible, off-the-shelf shot capable of stimulating the immune system to fight cancer.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
As a result, many have opted for customized furniture instead of off-the-shelf items.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
And the cruise lines aren’t just accessing off-the-shelf solutions.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for off-the-shelf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-shelf
Adjective
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Off-the-shelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-shelf. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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