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
Election integrity threats, personal safety.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The war also reshaped his personal story.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Round out the look with a pendant necklace, for an elevated personal touch.
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Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
For Andrea Laluz, volunteering Sunday at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was personal.
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Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The war also reshaped his personal story.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Round out the look with a pendant necklace, for an elevated personal touch.
—
Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
For Andrea Laluz, volunteering Sunday at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was personal.
—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
28 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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Each family member receives personalized consultations and treatments tailored to their stage of life and health priorities, whether that relates to stress management, mobility, nutrition, sleep or emotional wellbeing.
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Consumers who understand their credit, track their score and receive personalized education are more engaged and more likely to transact.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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