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 Customers can shop by category, including dairy and eggs, fresh produce, bakery, health, baby, pet, personal care, electronics and alcohol where permitted, with the online retailer personalizing product recommendations. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 LaceLocker® attaches directly to shoelaces, helping keep them secure during movement while allowing children to personalize colors and designs. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Already, Disney is integrating Hulu into Disney+, and the company is working on improving the user experience and increasingly personalizing the content people see there. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Designed by artist Morgan Kendall, this gift can be personalized with your choice of color, format, and silhouette. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for personalize
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Verb
  • Each object was made by someone, with a precise intention—to embody a necessary purpose, once held in relation to a community.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
  • All opinions expressed in this article are the author's own.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • For casual mariners like me, an increasing number of small ships are now incorporating sails both for ambiance and fuel efficiency.
    Jane Woolridge, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
  • Lyrics and visual elements from that album and others are incorporated into T-shirts, hats and other pieces.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.
    Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Connecting Venice and Shanghai Through Water and Technology Each of the three vessels represents birth, growth and rebirth—or reincarnation, a central Buddhist concept—symbolized respectively by the colors yellow, red and blue.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • The bird has long symbolized American values like strength, freedom and independence, said Kochersperger.
    Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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