personalize

verb

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

transitive verb

1
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
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Contrast stitching is also available to further personalize the look of each vehicle. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026 The donation will also support research initiatives advancing precision medicine approaches including studies of treatment response, comprehensive molecular profiling to personalize therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to detect trends that can guide more effective care. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 The fully adjustable nature of this smart bed means that it can be personalized to your preference with both sides of the bed being independent of each other. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026 Home offices that are overly personalized such as a home office focused on sports or a travel theme are often too personalized. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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