Definition of personalizenext
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 With a hot press and an embroidery machine, just about anything can be personalized. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Through the Bose App, users can personalize their experience with an adjustable three-band EQ, custom listening modes and shortcut function configuration, while accessing Bluetooth device management, firmware updates and other settings. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Families can personalize the song to reflect their child’s unique feeding journey, helping kids feel seen and celebrated. Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026 This person is a local expert tasked exclusively with helping guests personalize and enhance their stay. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personalize
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Verb
  • Historically, these jackets embody a very utilitarian look, with a long, boxy cut and oversized front patch pockets for holding tools.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest sports stars were shifting into almost mainstream celebrities - and no one embodied this shift more than Simpson.
    Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fan reaction in Sacramento and online Fans of the artist have expressed both sympathy for the singer and ire over the show’s abrupt postponement.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The resort's wave logo is incorporated throughout the hotel—in handrails, the curves of chairs, and wall sconces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Boeing said that the demonstration also incorporated satellite relay communications to create a more realistic operational environment.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Chapman's charges raised concerns to Krissie Fung, a member of the city's police oversight body the Fire and Police Commission.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 8 July 2026
  • Body measurements for height, waist, hips and Relative Fat Mass, an index that estimates body fat percentage from height, waist circumference and gender, have remained stable.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
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  • The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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