personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing
Synonyms of personalizenext

transitive verb

1
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
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More Personalization There are many customization options to personalize your driveway and integrate it seamlessly into your existing landscape design. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026 Bats can be personalized with custom laser engraving. Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 The wedding industry has always balanced tradition with personal expression, but in recent years, technology has become the quiet force changing how some couples approach planning, personalizing, and experiencing their big day. Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026 Since 2017, Candi Mentink and her husband, Todd Collard, have been personalizing caskets with vinyl wraps and customized interiors as part of their business, Caskets of Honor. Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

Cite this Entry

“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery

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