as in to embody
to represent in visible form in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence

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Recent Examples of personalize This simple yet stylish monogrammed jewelry dish—personalized with her initial—is the perfect spot for her everyday jewelry or little tchotchkes. Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025 In this new world, work will not be uniform — it will be personalized. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 This website uses cookies Our Properties use cookies for the performance and functionality of our sites, to personalize content and advertisements, to provide social media features, for analytics, and to provide you with a better experience. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025 Beauty brands are turning to AI to streamline operations, personalize products, and elevate customer experiences. Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for personalize
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Verb
  • Again, George Strait embodies unity, tradition, and the timeless American music that truly deserves the 2026 Super Bowl spotlight.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Somehow, his soul embodies the whole club.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Prior to his death at 89, Jennifer said her dad was able to express his pride in her.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • In 2001, under Paul Harvey’s creative direction, denim got a dedicated branding, while it was most recently incorporated in seasonal collections.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Each syllable an aeon, each body its true size.
    Jana Prikryl, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • His or her voice is the means by which the author’s work is bodied forth, and is the main channel along which thought and feeling are to flow.
    Adam Verner September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Everyone seems to symbolize something…but the oceanic flood of writing itself is always carrying them away, just beyond intelligibility.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Tyla officially joined Pandora as a brand ambassador in April, launching with a charm collection curated by the singer to symbolize her journey so far.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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