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 As the duo made their way onto the plane, the flight’s crew realized the situation and joined in on the fun by personalizing all the standard announcements to their only passengers. Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 For Trump, foreign policy is purely personalized, shorn of any considerations of national interest, principles, or long-term goals other than self-aggrandizement. Bradley Gitz, arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025 The technology will democratize and personalize video editing, empowering creators of all skill levels to achieve Hollywood-level content. Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025 Additionally, personalizing the onboarding experience based on user needs can increase engagement and retention. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for personalize
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  • Like Nichols before her, Saldaña embodied Star Trek’s optimistic, socially progressive ideals, serving as a heroic, aspirational icon for young girls with their eyes on a bold future.
    Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Thoughtful gestures embody the ideals of her exemplary hospitality.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • Germany is among the European countries that host U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing policy, Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed reservations on Thursday in Brussels.
    Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Consider these five ways to express your strengths in service of others: 1.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Slowly incorporate physical activity into your life.
    Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
  • China and Russia recently incorporated interests in Antarctica into their national security strategies, and China has invested in an icebreaker fleet and the construction of satellite ground stations on the continent that could be repurposed for military applications.
    Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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