MADE-TO-ORDER Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

made-to-order

adjective

ˌmād-tü-ˈȯr-dər

Definition of made-to-order

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 Instead of fresh vegetables and other ingredients that locals can buy to cook at home, its stalls sell made-to-order Spanish cuisine. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 The effort reflects the group’s increasing emphasis on service and personalization, with made-to-order and personalized products now accounting for more than 20 percent of the business, according to Zegna. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 Thomas Drugs in Tennessee preserves a 1900s soda fountain experience with made-to-order treats. — Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 While protecting the made-to-order business model is understandable, that’s no excuse for ignoring a customer with a legitimate return for eight months. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order

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Those managing blood sugar may need fewer carbs, while athletes might need more; consult a healthcare provider or dietitian for tailored guidance.

— Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026
The pants are designed with a high waistline for ample coverage around the tummy, a tailored silhouette, and cuffed hems for a crisp clean look that’ll take you from the office to after-work cocktail hour.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of tailored

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Aptive is generally more affordable, but Orkin provides a more customized, integrated pest management approach.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 11 July 2026
This will be especially tedious for people with dozens of lights and accessories, as well as many customized scenes and automations.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Definition of customized

Adjective

Nikki Glaser Nikki Glaser went custom, though not six figures.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
The Speed actor met Hollinger — who raced motorcycles as a child until age 34, eventually launching his own custom-bike building business — in 2009, when Reeves commissioned Hollinger to build a bike for him.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

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