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
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actress and singer, 27, opens up about the feelings — both the good and the bad — that come with putting new music out into the world, especially work that is personal.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Scholarship and financial aid scams These scams often hide behind official-looking scholarship or government websites that trick you into sharing personal and financial information.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 17 May 2026
This language can be used to justify last-minute requests and pressure you to prioritize work over your personal life.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Scholarship and financial aid scams These scams often hide behind official-looking scholarship or government websites that trick you into sharing personal and financial information.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 17 May 2026
This language can be used to justify last-minute requests and pressure you to prioritize work over your personal life.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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The patient’s history is necessarily subjective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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These are not rankings but more so a hard look at the value of the league’s best players, and the project is a subjective exercise.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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In addition to these, the clinic offers advanced techniques such as Two Days FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI, Combined FUE & DHI, and Long Hair FUE, each designed to meet different patient needs and provide effective, personalized hair restoration solutions.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Today’s audiences look for a more personalized movie experience that festivals can provide, which also steers them in the direction of repertory cinema.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Over time, Raúl did enact reforms – though not democratic ones – such as expanding small-scale private businesses.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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There are both national and individual narratives for an ancient object or work of art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Guardian® Disability Insurance Learn More Policy highlights Guardian issues individual long-term disability and group short-term disability insurance.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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