personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz 

ˈpər-sə-nə-

personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1

: personify

2

: to make personal or individual

specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person

personalized stationery

personalization

ˌpərs-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌpər-sə-nə-

noun

Synonyms

• body
• embody
• epitomize
• express
• externalize
• incarnate
• incorporate
• instantiate
• manifest
• materialize
• personify
• substantiate

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence

Recent Examples on the Web

Black Vines offers joy as a deeply transformative experience—personalized, meaningful, and rooted in the richness and beauty of Blackness. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

This initiative aims to empower L’Oréal’s 4,000 global researchers and to facilitate the design of more sustainable, personalized, and inclusive cosmetic products. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025

Two, personalized rolling pin with unique design, curate a set of artisanal ingredients, premium Madagascar vanilla beans, saffron, exotic spices, and rare sugars. —Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025

Customers can personalize clothing with patches applied in-store using a heat press. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz 

-ᵊn-ə-

personalized; personalizing

1

: personify sense 1

2

: to make personal

especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person

personalized stationery