made-to-measure

adjective

Definition of made-to-measurenext
as in customized

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Recent Examples of made-to-measure While a generational interest in thrifting and vintage has certainly helped Gen Z-ers find their personal style outside of the algorithm, a small sliver of us are also shopping made-to-measure. — Jalil Johnson, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 Take Carpenter, who was outfitted by Dior in four different made-to-measure looks for her performance. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026 Shop for clothing, gifts, made-to-measure furnishings, regional crafts, and artisanal foodstuffs. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 Today, Glendenning believes made-to-measure for women is essential. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for made-to-measure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made-to-measure
  1. customized
  2. made-to-order
  3. custom
  4. tailored
  5. bespoke
  6. custom-made
  7. tailor-made
Adjective
  • The companies use those to create a customized vaccine that targets up to 34 mutations unique to that specific patient's cancer.
    — Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Additional state support includes up to $720,000 from the North Carolina Community College System for customized training, and up to $50,000 from the Department of Commerce’s workforce services, economic investment committee officials said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of customized
Adjective
  • Each style is made-to-order and can be customized for materials, colors and textures.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sheetz is known for its made-to-order food and customizable coffee.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of made-to-order
Adjective
  • When nearly every project is custom, the knowledge gained on one account does not easily improve the next.
    — Nicholas Cormier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An award-winning custom-car fabricator, Dicky Birdsall gave the vehicle a complete, ground-up restoration that would end up taking 16 years.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of custom
Adjective
  • Think pairing suede with satin, or chunky knits with tailored shorts.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • King sported a crisp all-white look consisting of a tank top tucked into tailored white trousers with pleating down the front.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • Silvery grays, bronzes, gold accents, velvet, Fortuny fabrics and Murano glass were used to create a residential atmosphere, balancing historic architecture with bespoke contemporary furnishings.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other offerings include an evening fragrance blending workshop in the Main Lounge where guests are able to create their own bespoke scented oils.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bespoke
Adjective
  • The front living room, which looks out on a bright corner of Sonoma Way, is framed by large windows that were either restored or custom-made to match the original style.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • All of these are brand-new, custom-made, and aged to tell these stories.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of custom-made
Adjective
  • Two couples, one dinner party — that’s the bare-bones basis of The Invite, an adaptation of the 2020 Spanish movie The People Upstairs that feels tailor-made to be franchised, translated to just about any language, and transposed onto just about any upper-middle-class milieu.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
  • With limestone-rich vineyards, a standout culinary scene, and plenty of trails to wander, the area is tailor-made for a long weekend escape.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Definition of tailor-made

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“Made-to-measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made-to-measure. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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