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 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 Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
  • That kind of tailored attention is easier to deliver face-to-face than through an algorithm.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • And as always, consult a financial advisor or retirement planner for tailored guidance.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Both the bottom band and shoulder straps are adjustable for a customized fit, including the option to wear the bra as a scoopback or racerback style.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The footbed is made from compressed foam that molds to your feet for customized support.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
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  • Frozen would become a more specialized branch of Google’s custom-chip portfolio rather than replace its general-purpose TPUs.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • The Speed actor met Hollinger — who raced motorcycles as a child until age 34, eventually launching his own custom-bike building business — in 2009, when Reeves commissioned Hollinger to build a bike for him.
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 6 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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