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

Although the structure is nearly complete, a buyer can still personalize both the interior and exterior spaces to their exact specifications. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

My facial, personalized for my individual skin as well as for pregnancy, incorporated all the bells and whistles (gua sha, quartz roller, warm and cold stones) and left my complexion looking noticeably improved. —Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

The result is high-quality health care that is accessible, comprehensive, and most of all, personalized. —Conviva Senior Primary Care, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025

Wellness travel leaders now offer a host of inventive fixes like pillow menus, nighttime meditations, personalized AI smart beds, and multi-day sleep retreats. —Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025

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