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
Perez’s photography is known for its poetic, emotional, and personal sensitivity, often with a cinematic beauty.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
The third meeting is back in the office, where the questions get more personal.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Ditto for Kumar Ferguson, a longtime friend of Kelce and personal chef.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The list of charities are based in cities that hold personal connections for both Swift and Kelce.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
The third meeting is back in the office, where the questions get more personal.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Ditto for Kumar Ferguson, a longtime friend of Kelce and personal chef.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The list of charities are based in cities that hold personal connections for both Swift and Kelce.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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In soccer, the line between a yellow and a red card can be subjective, depending on the referee working the game that day and his or her interpretation of the play.
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The Dolphins assuredly would rank in the bottom third of the league in the subjective category of talent.
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.
Adjective
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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.
Adjective
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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