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
Guests are treated to live food stations replicating the sights, sounds and scents of a traditional Thai street market with stalls dishing out made-to-order Phad Thai, green papaya salad, satay skewers, tropical fruit and coconut ice cream.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In 2018, People reported that Cyrus’s dress was made-to-order and retailed for $8,600.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
Technological breakthroughs in customizable sockets, where the prosthesis connects to the body, allow users to simply download DIY files from online forums, then print made-to-order tools at home.
—Heidi Hausse, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Choi purchased a made-to-order green-and-white floral crop top and skirt set from One/Of, for example.
—Camille Freestone, Glamour, 13 May 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In 2018, People reported that Cyrus’s dress was made-to-order and retailed for $8,600.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
Technological breakthroughs in customizable sockets, where the prosthesis connects to the body, allow users to simply download DIY files from online forums, then print made-to-order tools at home.
—Heidi Hausse, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Choi purchased a made-to-order green-and-white floral crop top and skirt set from One/Of, for example.
—Camille Freestone, Glamour, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for made-to-order
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For brands, that means building an agent layer of your own — a system that can plug into these conversations, respond with tailored info, and complete the customer journey without sending the user back to your website.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Each project receives up to €150,000 in direct funding, as well as tailored training, consulting and market access through the Ibero-American Animation League.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Aside from the fuel tank from a 1970 BMW R90, everything else is custom: The one-off frame uses a single adjustable rear shock, rear sets, and a leather and cloth seat made in Spain with Porsche’s pepita fabric.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-order. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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