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 ultra-luxury suites in the latter are its crown jewels, designed to deliver the ultimate indulgence in space, amenities, and 24/7 personalized attention. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Another fun twist is to personalize the sandwich spread—feel free to mix-in your favorite condiments or add a spicy kick. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 Delta recently floated this idea for personalizing airline seat pricing. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 Alpha School is a private school network using AI to personalize K-8 education. Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 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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