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 Citi, buy rating, $200 per share price target Citi analyst Ronald Josey said that Google's I/O can separate itself from rising competition by defining itself by personalizing user experiences. Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 May 2025 His strict protocol could be personalized after extensive lab testing, but generally involved a low-carbohydrate diet, intermittent fasting, supplements and, at times, interventions such as hormone treatments and home mold remediation. Lindsay Gellman, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The book’s endnotes further personalize the experience, featuring dedications from each artist to mentors and ancestors. Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 Travel Keepsakes Keepsakes from your travels are a beautiful way to personalize display cabinet shelves. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for personalize
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  • Lindbergh, the tall, fresh-faced Midwesterner, embodied a new American archetype: the Lone Eagle.
    David Rooney June 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
  • Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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  • The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The urgency expressed Monday surrounding securing additional border resources comes as Mr. Trump called for the National Guard to enforce order in the L.A. area amid protests over activity by ICE, prompting a clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 June 2025
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  • One of the most recent additions to USAID's work was incorporating international concepts of Indigenous rights into policy.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
  • The kitchen also incorporates artisanal Chorotega salt into a number of dishes to elevate flavors with the region’s natural resources.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalize. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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