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

Warm, attentive and personalized with plenty of eye contact. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Opening night of the store featured a live DJ, flower cart and personalized silk scarves for guests to take home — showcasing Scarlett Gasque’s brand identity of femininity, craftsmanship and storytelling. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

Both options can be personalized, too, with the foredeck owner’s suite including space for a private office, while the other owner’s space can be outfitted to mirror a more traditional primary stateroom. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026

Vacations Become More Personal Wellness travel is gaining popularity because these trips are personalized. —Miami Herald, 2 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