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
Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw might have had one of the most over-the-top white wedding gowns of all time, but in real life, the actress married Matthew Broderick in an off-the-rack black ruffled dress from Morgane Le Fay.
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Stone proved that even off-the-rack pieces can look impossibly chic with the right styling.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
But modern shopping habits and off-the-rack fashion has meant most women buy something readymade and if necessary alter the garment to fit.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
For the occasion, the first lady chose a strapless green Elie Saab dress that had been purchased off-the-rack, according to her stylist Hervé Pierre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
The result is clothing that complements the body while introducing subtle dimension, standing apart from traditional or off-the-rack suiting.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to custom garments, Romualdo carries a wide range of off-the-rack menswear items, including jeans and T-shirts.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Stone proved that even off-the-rack pieces can look impossibly chic with the right styling.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
But modern shopping habits and off-the-rack fashion has meant most women buy something readymade and if necessary alter the garment to fit.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
For the occasion, the first lady chose a strapless green Elie Saab dress that had been purchased off-the-rack, according to her stylist Hervé Pierre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
The result is clothing that complements the body while introducing subtle dimension, standing apart from traditional or off-the-rack suiting.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to custom garments, Romualdo carries a wide range of off-the-rack menswear items, including jeans and T-shirts.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-rack
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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
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More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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