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 Customers were also won over by the savory cafe offering made-to-order sandwiches and sides that Cody’s mom, Terry, had developed. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The made-to-order restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches and mac and cheese bowls will be the first Pickleman’s location in Tarrant County, with an opening expected in October or November. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 For breakfast, made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, avocado toast, breakfast burritos, and myriad pastries and breads make up a sumptuous buffet. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 Eventually, the researchers hope to see made-to-order organisms designed to capture carbon or fight cancer. The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for made-to-order
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Adjective
  • Different than general classroom instruction, ALEKS provides students with tailored assignments that hone in on problem areas.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored.
    Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Additionally, its Vibram Megagrip outsole is made with deep grooves that adapt to different terrain to offer customized support.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Larger configurations, such as the R140X, incorporate swiveling crossbars with snap locks alongside vertical and horizontal dividers for customized interior partitioning.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • When nearly every project is custom, the knowledge gained on one account does not easily improve the next.
    Nicholas Cormier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An award-winning custom-car fabricator, Dicky Birdsall gave the vehicle a complete, ground-up restoration that would end up taking 16 years.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Made-to-order.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-order. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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