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

By personalizing Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, the filmmakers tell a story of two likable, passionate activists. —Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025

Snapchat filters or lenses as they are often known are a popular way to personalize images and videos on the app using design overlays that can change the appearance of everything on screen. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

Themed alt-casts are another massive step toward each viewer being able to personalize a live viewing experience. —Steve Bornstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2025

There are 52 shapes to choose from, including fruit, animals, and flowers, that’ll personalize your travel bag. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 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