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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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce. Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026 Facials are carefully personalized and use natural ingredients. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 Public unease suggests many voters see the move as personalizing a national symbol. Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Here's how to put politics and marketing aside and personalize your optimal intake of this key nutrient. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 30 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

Cite this Entry

“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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