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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That subjective experience holds up even where the lab data is mixed.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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So, without further ado, our totally subjective ranking of Spielberg's films from worst to best.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Do members get an exclusive newsletter or personalized recommendations?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The attack struck a private home, an energy infrastructure facility, a hangar, and oil facilities in both the Kyiv and Poltava regions, according to Ukrainian and Russian authorities.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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