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

Menus from the brand’s Michelin-star-earning chefs are de rigueur, as are personalized spa therapies, and high-end boutiques such as Cartier. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Let’s explore how combining AI with responsible business practices can help brands improve customer experiences and create platforms that are faster, smarter and more personalized. — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Apple AirPods Labor Day Deal The AirPods 4 keep things simple with the H2 chip, personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C charging, and a sweat- and water-resistant design. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

The good news is there’s more room to personalize than most renters think. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 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