as in embodying
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 personalizing
Public unease suggests many voters see the move as personalizing a national symbol.
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The device can also help with personalizing diets to suit individual needs.
—Milly Dawson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Delta recently floated this idea for personalizing airline seat pricing.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 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
Best of all, the memory foam and cloth layer adds breathability and extra comfort by personalizing the insole to each person.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
For suite guests, a dedicated VIP team ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing each return to the hotel as if by intuition.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Rather than personalizing mistakes, effective professionals step back to examine what failed and use those insights to guide future decisions.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The device can also help with personalizing diets to suit individual needs.
—Milly Dawson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Delta recently floated this idea for personalizing airline seat pricing.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 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
Best of all, the memory foam and cloth layer adds breathability and extra comfort by personalizing the insole to each person.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
For suite guests, a dedicated VIP team ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing each return to the hotel as if by intuition.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Rather than personalizing mistakes, effective professionals step back to examine what failed and use those insights to guide future decisions.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalizing
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If Shrinking season 3 is all about moving forward, Luke Tennie’s Sean might be the character embodying that theme the most.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity and leadership in their respective areas, embodying the collaborative spirit that drives our success.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Haitian community were among those who spoke, expressing gratitude and mourning her absence.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, in a February report, Nvidia said incorporating more than 20,000 hours of first-person videos into robot training improved the success rate of tasks like rolling T-shirts, sorting playing cards, unscrewing bottle caps and using a syringe, by more than 50%.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Personalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalizing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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