personalize

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verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing
Synonyms of personalizenext

transitive verb

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2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

personalization

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noun

per·​son·​al·​iza·​tion
variants also British personalisation
ˌpərs(ᵊ)nələ̇ˈzāshən
ˌpə̄s-
ˌpəis-
-ˌlīˈz-
plural -s
1
: the quality or state of being personalized
the personalization of natural forces in myth and religion
2
: the act or process of personalizing
personalization of propaganda

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

Verb in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
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Verb
For marketers in the supply chain and sourcing industries, the rollout of this platform comes at a time when manufacturers, logistics providers and fabric/textile mills are using AI to deliver highly personalized, frictionless experiences found in B2C retail. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 And while it’s not necessarily required, choosing kids towels in whimsical patterns or personalizing with a monogram is a great move. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 That adaptability may become even more relevant as consumers continue seeking ways to personalize their environments. William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026 As prostate cancer treatment becomes increasingly personalized, biomarkers help guide decisions that may not have been possible even a decade ago. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for personalize

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

Cite this Entry

“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery

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