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
Buyers at Gatherpoint can personalize their homes to their preferences with options for extending patios, lanais and garages, enclosing flex rooms and expanding indoor-outdoor connections with pocketing or zero-corner sliding glass doors.
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Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
These deals are personalized and vary by user, and there’s no additional cost to claim them.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
In Coach stores, the brand will reimagine its Customization Bars as Coach Book Nooks where customers can personalize bags, book charms and bookmarks.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Kentucky Distillers Association has announced the launch of its first-ever online trip builder to help travelers customize and personalize their ideal bourbon adventure.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
These deals are personalized and vary by user, and there’s no additional cost to claim them.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
In Coach stores, the brand will reimagine its Customization Bars as Coach Book Nooks where customers can personalize bags, book charms and bookmarks.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Kentucky Distillers Association has announced the launch of its first-ever online trip builder to help travelers customize and personalize their ideal bourbon adventure.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalize
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This means deeper, more specialized interactions that allow travelers access to places and people that embody hyperlocality.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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No fruit embodies the essence of warmer weather quite like the peach, particularly when it is harvested from one's own garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Environmental advocates expressed alarm about orders to restart offshore drilling at the site of a devastating 2015 oil spill in Santa Barbara.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Further changes see Hendrik McDermott expand his remit leading Europe, Middle East and Africa Networks & DTC and reality streamer Hayu, which reaches its tenth anniversary this month, – to incorporate all international DTC operations as Managing Director, International DTC & EMEA, Canada.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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The ground-floor space will serve both hot and cold tasting menus, along with a la carte items that incorporate seasonal North Carolina ingredients.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 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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Clapper illuminated the installation with lightning bolts to symbolize speed, protection and pride, and included a perforated skin mapping nearby streets.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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