made in accordance with an individual's specifications or requirements.
a made-to-order suit.
perfectly suited.
First recorded in 1905–10
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Highbrow snacks like those, along with the growing availability of impressive made-to-order sandwiches and fresh baked goods, are helping to recast gas stations as unlikely culinary destinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
“Management noted that frequency essentially doubles with wings in made-to-order occasions,” he wrote on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Even the buffet had its moments, especially the made-to-order stir-fry station, which became a personal favorite.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025
What it’s like inside: As with other Amex Centurion Lounges, the LAX location has a buffet of chef-prepared dishes and made-to-order cocktails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2024
Perhaps Cutie was right—and he was only an inferior being with a made-to-order memory and a life that had outlived its purpose.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
The Second Vatican Council, which concluded 60 years ago Dec. 8, was made to order for the lavish photojournalism of Life magazine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Toward the end of the season, meaningful speeches creep in; they can feel a little obvious, a little made to order.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
Kabob Korner specializes in meat and seafood options on a stick, all made to order and redolent of smoke from the open-flame grill.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
The DNA barcodes used for each test can be made to order, specifically for the biomarkers that need to be analysed to characterise the disease being tested for.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2023
She was using Facebook primarily to promote her home business, handcrafted scarves, sweaters, blankets made to order.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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