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
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.
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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
Known for its hearty, made-to-order homestyle breakfast and lunch offerings, a popular Jacksonville-area diner plans to open its sixth Northeast Florida restaurant in northeastern Clay County.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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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
Known for its hearty, made-to-order homestyle breakfast and lunch offerings, a popular Jacksonville-area diner plans to open its sixth Northeast Florida restaurant in northeastern Clay County.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for made-to-order
Adjective
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Whether rendered in a tailored dress or an evening gown, the neckline adds dimension to her otherwise minimalist wardrobe.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some menus have several options; others are more tailored but still unique.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The second horizontal swath, in the middle of the triangle, represents customized person-to-person inquiry.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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This means the perfectionist in you can zero in on the perfect shade of beige or blue without shelling out for customized covers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ritchie also argued that Forgent's custom, engineer-to-order business model positions the company for significant margin expansion as volumes scale.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Layering lighting can instantly make the space feel more welcoming and custom.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.
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