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
The Ferrari Formula One team has had to make a last-minute change in its leadership after team principal Fred Vasseur urgently left for his home due to personal reasons.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His personal collection is made up of over 300 pieces, including works by Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
But a more personal highlight came earlier in the year, when Oasis played two dates at City’s then-home, Maine Road.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
The calendar overflows, and space for strategic thinking evaporates while personal well-being is pushed to the margins.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His personal collection is made up of over 300 pieces, including works by Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
But a more personal highlight came earlier in the year, when Oasis played two dates at City’s then-home, Maine Road.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
The calendar overflows, and space for strategic thinking evaporates while personal well-being is pushed to the margins.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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Recommendation letters remain deeply subjective and often reflect access to elite mentors more than actual ability.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That’s also important to remember when evaluating the report’s annual quality of life index, a subjective measure that includes the cost of living but also factors in commute times, pollution, crime, and health care availability.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Cheng Xin | Getty Images Google on Monday announced a partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems, or CFS, a private company spun off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which marks the tech giant′s first commercial commitment to fusion.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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With over 2,300 franchise stores across 40 countries, FAT Brands purchased the barbecue bar and grill for $30 million from Sun Capital Partners private equity in 2023.—
Claire Grant,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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While the program itself is rigid, the individual rules offer some leeway.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Britt Lower, Adam Scott and Tramell Tillman were also nominated for their individual performances.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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