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

Since 2017, Candi Mentink and her husband, Todd Collard, have been personalizing caskets with vinyl wraps and customized interiors as part of their business, Caskets of Honor. —Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026

During the meeting, Commissioner Melissa Kingston for District 14, who voted in support, said much of the opposition from the community had become personalized toward the developer rather than focused on the merits of the zoning case. —Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026

The interior is a completely blank canvas that can be instantly personalized with boho wall decals and fun decor. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026

Best of all, the memory foam and cloth layer adds breathability and extra comfort by personalizing the insole to each person. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 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