personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz 

ˈpər-sə-nə-

personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1

: personify

2

: to make personal or individual

specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person

personalized stationery

personalization

ˌpərs-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌpər-sə-nə-

noun

Synonyms of personalize

• embody
• express
• incorporate
• body
• symbolize

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for personalize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz 

-ᵊn-ə-

personalized; personalizing

1

: personify sense 1

2

: to make personal

especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person

personalized stationery