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
Use a data removal service A data removal service can help reduce the amount of personal information about you that is available online.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
According to the settlement website, the money is reserved for people whose personal information was accessed during the 2023 data breach.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 June 2026
For Yan, the project represents something more personal than a festival calling card.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
In a release, DART said a personal vehicle crossed onto the tracks and was struck by a Blue Line train.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
According to the settlement website, the money is reserved for people whose personal information was accessed during the 2023 data breach.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 June 2026
For Yan, the project represents something more personal than a festival calling card.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
In a release, DART said a personal vehicle crossed onto the tracks and was struck by a Blue Line train.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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The investigation stems from allegations that Philadelphia police use a subjective standard to revoke firearm permits, possibly infringing on the rights of lawful gun owners.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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In the end, the best potato salad is still highly subjective.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Within the same complex, the luxe boutique hotel Tortuga Bay, designed by the iconic Oscar de la Renta, offers an exclusive experience with private villas, personalized service, and privileged access to beaches and ecological reserves.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The state would first submit to the USPS a list of voters who are submitting mail-in ballots for that election, along with each voter’s corresponding personalized barcode on their ballots.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Tortuga sits on 1,300 feet of private beach with clean white sand and turquoise water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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On June 5, Knox was recorded at his private high school ceremony in Los Angeles.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In most other competitions, clubs establish individual relationships with manufacturers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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There are individual media rooms and, of course, a stage for the news conferences that will take place after the team trains at Swope Soccer Village.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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