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
From there, a menu offers made-to-order options.
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The item is on sale on a made-to-order basis.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Not to mention their made-to-order musubi—a block of warm rice kissed with teriyaki sauce, topped with your choice of protein (think Spam, tofu, or BBQ chicken), and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The item is on sale on a made-to-order basis.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Not to mention their made-to-order musubi—a block of warm rice kissed with teriyaki sauce, topped with your choice of protein (think Spam, tofu, or BBQ chicken), and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for made-to-order
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Subscribers also get more advanced features, such as being able to create tailored versions of ChatGPT to fit their specific needs.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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While styles vary from region to region, Europeans tend to wear tailored clothing that isn’t too loose or too tight.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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But Sheehan wants to be known for more than being the custom-cakes girl.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-order. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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