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
That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.
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Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Inspired by her personal journey, Palmer is now sharing her daily wellness rituals with others.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
And The Heather at The Highlands may be my personal favorite.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
There are multiple TVs around the facility, including a large projector displaying the game above the club’s personal bowling alley.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Inspired by her personal journey, Palmer is now sharing her daily wellness rituals with others.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
And The Heather at The Highlands may be my personal favorite.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
There are multiple TVs around the facility, including a large projector displaying the game above the club’s personal bowling alley.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
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There remains the question of whether vibe coding works in the artistic space, where the goal is not simply a functional end product but a more nebulous, subjective piece of art.
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But that is much more difficult in practice, because attitudes and subjective norms are chiseled by years of individual experiences, information and cultural influences.
Adjective
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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After photos are uploaded and a design direction is selected, Story Mode generates personalized photo book options that can be ordered as-is or customized further.
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Delta Air Lines is metro Atlanta's largest private employer.
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Additionally, a firm's or advisor's appearance in our list does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm or advisor.
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Given the size of these markets and how unpredictable soccer can be, individual bets can end up either very profitable or very costly.
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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