Definition of made-to-ordernext
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 Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Challenges across the industry include supply chain volatility, quality consistency in made-to-order models, and meeting diverse body types and cultural preferences. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 What also makes Fish Guts stand out is that all tacos are served on a soft and warm made-to-order corn tortilla. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order
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Adjective
  • This unique garment addresses the niche need for stylish attire between leaving a yacht or pool and fully dressing, blending the comfort of towelling with tailored sophistication.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • That kind of tailored attention is easier to deliver face-to-face than through an algorithm.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
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  • That quickly expanded to include customized lunches and breakfasts that Shaw prepared and brought to the team facility each day during the season.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • As more financing moves into customized private structures, investors and regulators will need to watch for opacity, concentration, and the temptation to confuse financial engineering with genuine economic productivity.
    Jim Zelter, Fortune, 31 July 2026
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  • Datskovska regularly reports on the latest and greatest worth shopping at Nike — custom, exclusive sneakers included.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • Combine the fabric or paper backdrop, calendar sheets, and photos above to create a collage on top of your desk that’s completely custom to you, or add something entirely new under the glass, like a movie poster.
    Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-order. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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