as in subjective
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
he kept personal items in a separate drawer
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Recent Examples of personal
Choosing the right detergent will largely come down to your individual needs and personal preferences, says Kim Romine, P&G Fabric Care Scientist.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Ryan Garcia is an immensely talented boxer who has gone through his share of personal and professional turmoil in his young career, but at some point, his skills figured to put him on top.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Here’s what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Each item has a tag with the organization’s logo and a QR code with a personal message on the back.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Ryan Garcia is an immensely talented boxer who has gone through his share of personal and professional turmoil in his young career, but at some point, his skills figured to put him on top.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Here’s what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Each item has a tag with the organization’s logo and a QR code with a personal message on the back.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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Along the way, Pollan endeavored to find answers to some of the most fundamental questions of existence, like why is there a subjective self at all?—
Nick Hilden,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2026
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Generally, in philosophy of mind, consciousness is defined in the broadest sense as subjective experience — the presence of a first-person point of view.—
Shelby Hartman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After a child completes a screening, the coordinator can create a personalized literacy plan that highlights the areas that need more practice.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Families want more access to charter schools, not less, because these schools deliver high graduation rates, strong academic outcomes in subjects like reading and math, and personalized learning that meets individual student needs.—
Bonnie Holliday,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hillary Clinton has been especially vocal in calling for the proceedings to happen in public, rather than in private as Comer currently plans.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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In exchange for debt proceeds, the trustee — Wells Fargo — agrees to issue certificates of participation to private investors, the lawsuit states.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The analysis excluded multilateral summits hosted in China, such as the Belt and Road Forum, where dozens of leaders may attend without receiving individual announcements.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Questions surrounded other trade deals done with individual countries including Brazil, India and Britain.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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