personal

adjective

ˈpərs-nəl How to pronounce personal (audio)
Definition of personalnext
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 However, Sacramento does in fact have a restaurant that merges these cuisines in an elegant and very personal way. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Couches also allow for an intimate, almost therapeutic moment, particularly during personal songs. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 The campaign showcases Pacsun’s widest denim assortment yet and reflects the many ways Gen Z and Gen Alpha express their personal style. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 In this reading the treasure represents untapped potential, personal growth, or self-discovery. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
  1. subjective
  2. personalized
  3. private
  4. individual
Adjective
  • Humans are prone to unconscious biases and struggle with subjective comparisons, frequently relying on gut feelings over objective data.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Understanding pests as a subjective cultural category opens space for questioning whose interests are served by such designations, who is harmed by the label, and what possibilities for alternative relations may exist.
    — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of subjective
Adjective
  • Callimacus uses an orchestra of AI agents to understand each visitor’s intent and compose a personalized experience in real time, integrating traditional digital and e-commerce systems.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Then comes the Grand Bal, a personalized menu that targets the hair, face, hands, and feet for the ultimate pre-event prep.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of personalized
Adjective
  • The city says state law prevents it from setting wages for private companies such as airlines, and a new provision in the state budget further restricts what local officials can do for contract workers.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.
    — Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of private
Adjective
  • The state collects roughly $9 billion in individual income taxes each year — about two-thirds of general revenue.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • Most might agree, for example, that the American Dream includes achieving financial stability or being happy, but what that looks like is more individual.
    — Jennifer Liu Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of individual

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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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