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
Ultimately, Sequist hopes Sybil could be used to personalize screening regimens.
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Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In fact, anything that's overly personalized or draws too much attention to itself can be a potential turn-off.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
People become less practiced at receiving correction without personalizing it, less able to separate discomfort from harm, and less willing to endure the friction that growth requires.
—Jonathan Alpert Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The speaker is compatible with Alexa, AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi, and multiple users can personalize their experience with the Bose app.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In fact, anything that's overly personalized or draws too much attention to itself can be a potential turn-off.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
People become less practiced at receiving correction without personalizing it, less able to separate discomfort from harm, and less willing to endure the friction that growth requires.
—Jonathan Alpert Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The speaker is compatible with Alexa, AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi, and multiple users can personalize their experience with the Bose app.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalize
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Meanwhile, in Winding Refn’s futuristic thriller, Calva embodies a famous actor within the film’s universe who crosses paths with the protagonist, played by Sophie Thatcher.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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And Park Chan-wook embodies the universality of cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Her students have more trouble controlling their bodies and expressing their feelings.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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For a modest fee, Bradley created a new routine for Delroy, tailored to her abilities, incorporating the still trendy Charleston and other saucier moves popular in Black dance halls and night clubs in the mid-nineteen-twenties.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Talent can be seen everywhere, as some students have been able to incorporate back flips and other tricks to elevate their game.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The slim veil symbolized the gulf that existed between Black and white in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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That victory symbolized Moscow’s dominance over Western efforts in Africa and highlighted Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel, where anti-Western sentiment has been on the rise.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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