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

How Instacart responded to the report In a statement to The Arizona Republic, Instacart said prices on its platform do not change in real time or in response to supply and demand, and that its pricing tests are not personalized. —Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025

The plates have seven spaces to personalize. —Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025

Food made with friends and family, dishes and drinks around the dining table, and personalized, thoughtful gifts are hallmarks of this aesthetic that are a must this holiday season. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

Family-friendly Offerings The hotel offers connecting rooms, babysitting services, children's menus tailored to young palates, and personalized welcome amenities. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 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