as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a personalized jewelry box that had been engraved with her initials
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as in embodied
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 personalized
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The company cites in-house white papers and research commissioned from other organizations showing some students’ test scores rose after using i-Ready’s personalized lessons.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
At Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort on Hawaii’s island of Lanai, guests can book a five-night Rest and Recovery Package that begins before arrival, when travelers complete a questionnaire, track their sleep and connect with a Sensei Guide to build a personalized itinerary.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Guests complete a questionnaire, track their sleep and connect with a Sensei Guide to build a personalized itinerary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Discuss the use of these or any other supplements with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations and optimal safety.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Moderna came out of the gate with a wide range of medicines, for everything from infectious disease to heart conditions to personalized cancer vaccines, which it’s been developing in partnership with Merck pre-dating the pivot to COVID vaccines.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 12 May 2026
Always consult healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Moms looking for a personalized shopping experience on Mother’s Day weekend were able to find gifts from local vendors, including artists, crafters and food purveyors at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Designed by artist Morgan Kendall, this gift can be personalized with your choice of color, format, and silhouette.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
If the scope of the work has been narrowed, the politics have been wrenchingly personalized.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 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
Right side of the ring The right side is where each player’s ring is personalized.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Like the vaccine that helped Blechner, Merck and Moderna’s melanoma treatment is personalized, meaning an individual patient’s tumor cells are used to engineer a highly specific immune response.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Consumers are looking for beauty experiences that feel convenient, social and personalized; our focus is to meet them at those moments.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
From arrival, the approach is personalized.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This connectivity allows for personalized upselling that was previously impossible in a traditional retail environment, fundamentally changing the ROI of a physical square foot.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The company cites in-house white papers and research commissioned from other organizations showing some students’ test scores rose after using i-Ready’s personalized lessons.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
At Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort on Hawaii’s island of Lanai, guests can book a five-night Rest and Recovery Package that begins before arrival, when travelers complete a questionnaire, track their sleep and connect with a Sensei Guide to build a personalized itinerary.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Guests complete a questionnaire, track their sleep and connect with a Sensei Guide to build a personalized itinerary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Discuss the use of these or any other supplements with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations and optimal safety.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Moderna came out of the gate with a wide range of medicines, for everything from infectious disease to heart conditions to personalized cancer vaccines, which it’s been developing in partnership with Merck pre-dating the pivot to COVID vaccines.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 12 May 2026
Always consult healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Moms looking for a personalized shopping experience on Mother’s Day weekend were able to find gifts from local vendors, including artists, crafters and food purveyors at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
The service Awasi’s personalized one-on-one guiding service works seamlessly in Patagonia, where highly experienced and well-trained guides are with you from pick-up to drop-off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Designed by artist Morgan Kendall, this gift can be personalized with your choice of color, format, and silhouette.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
If the scope of the work has been narrowed, the politics have been wrenchingly personalized.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 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
Right side of the ring The right side is where each player’s ring is personalized.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Like the vaccine that helped Blechner, Merck and Moderna’s melanoma treatment is personalized, meaning an individual patient’s tumor cells are used to engineer a highly specific immune response.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Consumers are looking for beauty experiences that feel convenient, social and personalized; our focus is to meet them at those moments.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
From arrival, the approach is personalized.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalized
Adjective
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Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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French worked with overseas telemarketing call centers to pressure elderly Americans to provide personal information and agree to unnecessary orthotic braces, according to the Justice Department.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That exchange is embodied in the work of Derrick Adams, whose presence in Venice this week extends beyond private convenings of collectors and curators.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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What changed in that moment was not the description of the patients’ suffering, but the possibility of a biological explanation linking subjective symptoms with an objective, see-for-yourself finding.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But this all being highly subjective is exactly why it should not be used as a hiring technique.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Ibrahim’s injuries prevent him from working, so Hiba supports the household, often picking up private cleaning jobs from Facebook ads.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Located on a private reserve northeast of the park, Awasi Patagonia puts you an hour away from the Laguna Amarga entrance, and many guests spend their week doing day hikes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Recycled materials are incorporated into the design, from the roof shingles and steel to a coal-burning byproduct called fly ash that is incorporated with the building’s concrete.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Whether through Halloween trunk-or-treat events, holiday toy and food drives or other outreach initiatives incorporated into the hiring process, the department has created an environment where recruitment and community engagement naturally work together.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Nachet said 64 residents currently live on site, requiring complex logistics and highly individualized care.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The strength of the program is such individualized attention across the areas that all of us have in common.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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“Personalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalized. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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