How to Use personalize in a Sentence

personalize

verb
  • Even if the hair is cut in a blunt bob, there are ways to personalize the style.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Each gift was very well-thought-out and personalized.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
  • There is some chance that’s personalized to you.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 26 May 2026
  • Want to personalize each workout to be the best one for you on that day?
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
  • It can even be personalized with her name or one of her favorite quotes.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • In this new world, work will not be uniform — it will be personalized.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • An in-house engraver was on hand and made the rounds to personalize charms for guests.
    — Vogue, 15 Oct. 2021
  • For a unique gift, look for something that can be personalized.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • These classy plaid cards can be personalized with any photo.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • As if that wasn't enough, the box comes personalized with their name, a special note and the date.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Pick up a bottle of wine and then personalize it with this cute wine label.
    — Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2022
  • There are nine styles of bags here to choose from, each of which can be personalized with a teacher's name.
    — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Sometimes the best way to personalize a wall in your house is with a handmade piece of art.
    — Joseph Neese, House Beautiful, 5 July 2020
  • These socks can be personalized with your own face or perhaps a photo of their beloved pet.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Watch the video above and read on for some fun tips that will personalize any gathering.
    — Madeleine Bokan, House Beautiful, 16 Nov. 2018
  • So within the trend there's still plenty of ways to personalize it to you.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2023
  • So, how to find your personalized Wrapped?
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Tours run for about two hours and can be personalized based on your preferences.
    — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Scented candles are one of the best ways to personalize your space.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Thread string or ribbon through the hole and attach the tag to your gift to personalize your present.
    — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
  • Choose from a bunch of sizes and colors to personalize your luggage.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, they can be personalized with a monogram in the thread color and font of your choice.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
  • As a part of the customization process, the team helped personalize the veil.
    — Shira Savada, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Nov. 2020
  • To personalize the rings, each one bears a team member’s name and number.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2021
  • Find a way to close that matches the email content, personalize it.
    — James Barrett, Redbook, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Right side of the ring The right side is where each player’s ring is personalized.
    — Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Make sure to personalize based on your voice and the circumstances.
    — Alexandra Ossola, Quartzy, 8 Aug. 2019
  • The box is personalized with your names and comes loaded with 20 cute, at-home ideas.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
  • They can be personalized with your name and phone number, so if they do get lost, the airline knows who to call.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Google touts these practice drills as personalized to your own scenario.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025

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