individualize

verb

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as in to customize

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Recent Examples of individualize Democrats are also running legislation aimed at preventing companies from using mass data collection to customize prices for online shoppers and individualize wages for gig workers like Uber drivers. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026 In her view, intergenerational healing includes making space for that grief while resisting the urge to individualize blame. — Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Adding small linear designs is a great way to individualize this look and make your nails pop. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026 Definitely, but can anyone really speak generally about a contract that was created to individualize? — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for individualize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualize
  1. customize
  2. differentiate
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  • The actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs!
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Sneakerhead Night featured a Pinterest Sneaker Studio activation on the main concourse, allowing fans to customize laces with charms.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of customize
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  • The chain also differentiates itself by offering both classic burgers and smash burgers — not just one or the other.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Meta initially sought to differentiate itself by embracing open source, launching the open-weight Llama family of models in February 2023.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of differentiate

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