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

For suite guests, a dedicated VIP team ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing each return to the hotel as if by intuition. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

Visitors can personalize Levi’s pieces with patches and chainstitching, or book one-on-one customization sessions with design consultants offering laser treatments, rhinestones, and screen printing. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026

Users can personalize their listening experience using the six EQ modes available in the Tribit smartphone app. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

All recommendations are personalized based on prior interactions, rather than generic advice. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 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