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
Since 2017, Candi Mentink and her husband, Todd Collard, have been personalizing caskets with vinyl wraps and customized interiors as part of their business, Caskets of Honor.
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
During the meeting, Commissioner Melissa Kingston for District 14, who voted in support, said much of the opposition from the community had become personalized toward the developer rather than focused on the merits of the zoning case.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The interior is a completely blank canvas that can be instantly personalized with boho wall decals and fun decor.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
And there was also a desire to personalize the elephants.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
During the meeting, Commissioner Melissa Kingston for District 14, who voted in support, said much of the opposition from the community had become personalized toward the developer rather than focused on the merits of the zoning case.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The interior is a completely blank canvas that can be instantly personalized with boho wall decals and fun decor.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
And there was also a desire to personalize the elephants.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalize
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At the surface, everything about Doug Moe — his teams, his manner, his dress sense — seemed to embody complete madness.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Declaration mandates no particular American foreign policy, but the values the document embodies have always informed it, even as American statesmen have struggled to reconcile the country’s many mundane interests with the principles that gave it birth.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some world leaders expressed relief or satisfaction with Friday’s decision.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The White House has expressed openness to some Democratic demands, but the two sides have not reached an agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The album's eclectic throwback sound pays tribute to the singer's Boricua roots, incorporating traditional genres such as Plena, salsa and jibaro into his signature Latin urbano style.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The show incorporates Latin jazz, house music, club culture and club dance forms.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 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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This law from a San Diego County lawmaker expands access to confidential police personnel records by granting civilian oversight bodies the authority to review them during misconduct investigations.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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Horses have always symbolized movement, independence and forward momentum — a stark contrast to the slower, more strategic energy of last year’s Snake.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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This kind of intensity and swagger is fitting for a bird that symbolizes both danger and optimism, as well as survival.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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