personalize

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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

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

Synonyms of personalize

Verb

• embody
• express
• incorporate
• body
• symbolize

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In 2015, Lefkofsky founded Tempus, later renamed Tempus AI, a healthcare startup that collects data to allow doctors to personalize cancer treatments. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Ferrari subsequently adopted the emblem honoring its historical significance and personalized it, transforming it into one of the world’s most recognizable automotive icons. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

This easy-to-wear shorts set with practical pockets and a drawstring waist comes in an array of colors to mix, match, and personalize to your liking. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Each mint green stocking features a nostalgic Christmas village scene with Santa, teddy bears, a rocking horse, a gingerbread house, and woodland creatures, and can be personalized for each family member. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

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