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
Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
My father’s many stories never touched on personal finance.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Is there a personal trigger or a disconnect preventing you from seeing their side this time?
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The call occurs as the ladies settle back into Atlanta and return to their personal storylines.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
My father’s many stories never touched on personal finance.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Is there a personal trigger or a disconnect preventing you from seeing their side this time?
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The call occurs as the ladies settle back into Atlanta and return to their personal storylines.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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At the same time, residents across minoritized groups described disciplinary processes that were often subjective, inconsistently applied, and lacking transparent criteria or due process.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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The hidden math of abstract art Taste in art is highly subjective, and understanding why some works resonate with the public more than others has long fascinated researchers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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His vision is to enable earlier, more precise, and personalized treatment for neurological diseases.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The height of neoliberalism brought about an almost universal shift in art toward the global, away from the specifics of individual places, their histories, people, and physical locations.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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These can be booked as individual rooms or entire units for large groups or those who want maximum privacy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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