as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
the fashionistas were aghast that the actress would wear an off-the-rack dress to the Oscars
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Recent Examples of off-the-rack
About one in six people fit decently well into off-the-rack clubs.
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Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
That’s in part because bespoke makers are beefing up their off-the-rack offerings.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
The preponderance and diversity of such high-quality, easy-to-access threads has recast off-the-rack suits as the ultimate way to experiment with your look, not just a way for some to get dressed on the cheap.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
As a trans man, Emil isn’t used to finding off-the-rack clothing that fits perfectly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Clients may access it by first making an appointment online, and then dropping in for a custom shirt consultation or to try on the brand’s off-the-rack wares.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
The bride wore an off-the-rack dress in keeping with the boho-chic theme.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
About one in six people fit decently well into off-the-rack clubs.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The preponderance and diversity of such high-quality, easy-to-access threads has recast off-the-rack suits as the ultimate way to experiment with your look, not just a way for some to get dressed on the cheap.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
That’s in part because bespoke makers are beefing up their off-the-rack offerings.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
The preponderance and diversity of such high-quality, easy-to-access threads has recast off-the-rack suits as the ultimate way to experiment with your look, not just a way for some to get dressed on the cheap.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
As a trans man, Emil isn’t used to finding off-the-rack clothing that fits perfectly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Clients may access it by first making an appointment online, and then dropping in for a custom shirt consultation or to try on the brand’s off-the-rack wares.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
The bride wore an off-the-rack dress in keeping with the boho-chic theme.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
About one in six people fit decently well into off-the-rack clubs.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The preponderance and diversity of such high-quality, easy-to-access threads has recast off-the-rack suits as the ultimate way to experiment with your look, not just a way for some to get dressed on the cheap.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-rack
Adjective
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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The National Retail Federation expects U.S. online and non-store sales this year to grow as much as 23% from 2020, to roughly $1.13 trillion, the trade group said in June.—
Angus Loten,
WSJ,
27 Oct. 2021
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And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.—
Ivana Pino,
Fortune,
20 Dec. 2022
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“Off-the-rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-rack. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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