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
In the mornings, do a lap of the buffet to choose between made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, cereals, pancakes and waffles, breads and pastries, and rotating hot sides including breakfast meats and hash browns.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
With made-to-order production, the homeowner helps reduce waste by avoiding overstock.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The award-winning restaurant chain serves up made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a menu that rotates five times a year to highlight ingredients at their peak.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Breakfast items include made-to-order omelets served with roasted potatoes, bacon-egg-and-cheese on a bagel, and their popular homemade lox and cream cheese with capers and dill.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
With made-to-order production, the homeowner helps reduce waste by avoiding overstock.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The award-winning restaurant chain serves up made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a menu that rotates five times a year to highlight ingredients at their peak.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Breakfast items include made-to-order omelets served with roasted potatoes, bacon-egg-and-cheese on a bagel, and their popular homemade lox and cream cheese with capers and dill.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for made-to-order
Adjective
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The city was also beginning to recognize that certain neighborhoods were special and should be protected by tailored regulations.—
Richard Dahlberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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This four-seat (technically) convertible wraps its occupants in tailored luxury and backs up its sleek appearance with muscular performance.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All models can be controlled through the Blueair app for a customized experience.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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This was not a regular rec-league match but instead a group of devoted cinephiles and/or custom-merch hounds out and about before noon on a weekend to play in the first-ever Cinema Showdown.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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The kitchen is custom, with built-ins in every direction and a hidden fridge.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-order. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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