as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a personalized jewelry box that had been engraved with her initials
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as in embodied
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 personalized
Trisha Easto, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
This monomaniacal and thoroughly individualized focus turned mindfulness into yet another personalized optimization ritual.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The findings help explain why people respond differently to the same infections and treatments, researchers said, and could be the first step toward future personalized therapies that can prevent disorders or expedite recovery.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Slopeside access, discretion, and highly personalized service are the names of the game here, where just 25 residences are bookable for stays from 4 nights to 2 weeks.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
OpenAI said the ads would not influence the chatbot’s replies, and that users will have the choice to prevent OpenAI from offering personalized ads based on user interests.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Even a short, personalized limerick or poem is no sweat.
—Julian Givi, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2026
Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
It can be fully personalized, as well as repurposed to play both backgammon and draughts as well—and there’s a truly out-of-this-world detail included in each one.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
All recommendations are personalized based on prior interactions, rather than generic advice.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
When a woman signs up for Hundred, their entire journey is personalized to their physiology at that stage of life.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
Starboard’s 2026 strategy frames them not as simply sales support, but as essential levers who are critical to delivering more personalized, more luxurious, and more experiential retail across the company’s 90‑ship footprint.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Because the algorithm will be optimized on a different data set, that could lead to changes in how content is personalized and surfaced.
—Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
Unconsidered Family Photos Family photos make a house feel like a home, but the way they are displayed (and the photos selected) can be the difference between a personalized and a tacky living room.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Each poster is personalized specifically for the honoree.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The Pets Table has an on-staff Board Certified Vet Nutritionist who creates a personalized meal plan for your pooch.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
This monomaniacal and thoroughly individualized focus turned mindfulness into yet another personalized optimization ritual.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The findings help explain why people respond differently to the same infections and treatments, researchers said, and could be the first step toward future personalized therapies that can prevent disorders or expedite recovery.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Slopeside access, discretion, and highly personalized service are the names of the game here, where just 25 residences are bookable for stays from 4 nights to 2 weeks.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
OpenAI said the ads would not influence the chatbot’s replies, and that users will have the choice to prevent OpenAI from offering personalized ads based on user interests.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Even a short, personalized limerick or poem is no sweat.
—Julian Givi, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The interior is a completely blank canvas that can be instantly personalized with boho wall decals and fun decor.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
It can be fully personalized, as well as repurposed to play both backgammon and draughts as well—and there’s a truly out-of-this-world detail included in each one.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
All recommendations are personalized based on prior interactions, rather than generic advice.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
When a woman signs up for Hundred, their entire journey is personalized to their physiology at that stage of life.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
Starboard’s 2026 strategy frames them not as simply sales support, but as essential levers who are critical to delivering more personalized, more luxurious, and more experiential retail across the company’s 90‑ship footprint.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Because the algorithm will be optimized on a different data set, that could lead to changes in how content is personalized and surfaced.
—Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
Unconsidered Family Photos Family photos make a house feel like a home, but the way they are displayed (and the photos selected) can be the difference between a personalized and a tacky living room.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Each poster is personalized specifically for the honoree.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalized
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is supposed to be central to our political, social and personal considerations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smaller model, faster robots The headline release includes what Alibaba calls the industry’s first 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts embodied AI model.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Participants acknowledge that judging of this kind is by its nature subjective.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Higher intake of caffeinated coffee and tea was associated with lower prevalence of subjective cognitive decline and slightly better objective cognitive performance.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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But in Los Angeles, immigrant rights advocates expressed concerns about requiring the LAPD to police another agency.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The woman in the video expressed shock at the police presence at her house and at the search of her home.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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At first, video footage of the potential suspect wasn't available under Guthrie's subscription plan, but it was recovered by authorities and private-sector partners.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The designation would mean no change for the hundreds of private property owners in the zone.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The information will be incorporated into the NEMO ocean model, which forms part of the UK Earth System Model, improving predictions as polar ice loss accelerates with rising global temperatures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As always, the Princess of Wales incorporated her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which previously belonged to Prince William’s late mother, Princess Diana.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Students with disabilities who have an individualized education plan may receive up to $30,000 per year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Personalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalized. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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