as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
the store carries mostly inexpensive ready-made clothing
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Recent Examples of ready-made
And while African mudcloth sheets can be commissioned from Etsy, these Pierce and Ward linens are ready-made and bring the color palette if not the cultural history.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Toss in a Hunger Games reference (not to mention a title that recalls those feuding Carringtons of that ’80s nighttime soap) and this chronicle of the Rupert Murdoch empire seems ready-made for a binge.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Proctor seems ready-made for the Bears, a three-year starter and an All-American last season.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Both can be made at home or purchased ready-made, though coconut water is far more widely available.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a situation ready-made for internet research.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
The creators were given broad access to Wonder Project series, including early screeners, set visits, clips and other assets that are ready-made for creators to craft social media posts that help spread the word about the shows.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Directors are still struggling with the task of filming the digital world, whereas analog media, which depend on face-to-face action and interpersonal decision-making, are ready-made for movies.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2026
Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Toss in a Hunger Games reference (not to mention a title that recalls those feuding Carringtons of that ’80s nighttime soap) and this chronicle of the Rupert Murdoch empire seems ready-made for a binge.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Proctor seems ready-made for the Bears, a three-year starter and an All-American last season.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Both can be made at home or purchased ready-made, though coconut water is far more widely available.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a situation ready-made for internet research.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
The creators were given broad access to Wonder Project series, including early screeners, set visits, clips and other assets that are ready-made for creators to craft social media posts that help spread the word about the shows.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Directors are still struggling with the task of filming the digital world, whereas analog media, which depend on face-to-face action and interpersonal decision-making, are ready-made for movies.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2026
Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-made
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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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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“Ready-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-made. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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