individualize

verb

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as in to customize

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Recent Examples of individualize Users can create and individualize a profile page for their account that other users can view. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026 Democrats are also running legislation aimed at preventing companies from using mass data collection to customize prices for online shoppers and individualize wages for gig workers like Uber drivers. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026 In her view, intergenerational healing includes making space for that grief while resisting the urge to individualize blame. — Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Adding small linear designs is a great way to individualize this look and make your nails pop. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for individualize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualize
  1. customize
  2. differentiate
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  • Need to customize your plan to include smart home devices or a second refrigerator?
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • These sleek sneakers are made with layers of contoured cushioning to mold to your feet, a rubber sole with traction to stabilize, and two different lace options to customize your look and enhance comfort.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • And so that will be an opportunity where our educators can differentiate the supports that are needed for our students.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Wendy’s has also historically positioned itself as a higher-quality burger chain, but Wright acknowledged that decisions made in the interest of cost and efficiency had eroded some of the food quality that historically differentiated the brand.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
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