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 Neuroscience Of Losing The brain processes a team’s defeat, like a personal setback, by activating the anterior cingulate cortex, a key hub for emotional pain processing.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Both films center on fighters grappling with physical deterioration and personal demons.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
More than a third (33.1%) of Nepal’s GDP came from personal remittances, according to the World Bank, a number that has steadily risen over the past three decades.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The film seems to be saying something about the potential of art to do what might not be possible in personal relationships.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Both films center on fighters grappling with physical deterioration and personal demons.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
More than a third (33.1%) of Nepal’s GDP came from personal remittances, according to the World Bank, a number that has steadily risen over the past three decades.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The film seems to be saying something about the potential of art to do what might not be possible in personal relationships.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
Adjective
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But what other, more-restrictive standard could Treasury use that doesn’t risk running afoul of the statutory guidance based on a bureaucrat’s subjective judgment?—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Baristas—most of whom already felt overwhelmed—now have to wear a black T-shirt and pants, greet customers, scribble personalized messages on each to-go cup, and ideally hand over drinks within four minutes.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether your dog is a picky eater or has specific health requirements, The Farmer’s Dog creates a personalized meal plan that’s delivered straight to your door.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The executives were able to meet with Pope Leo in a private audience that included others, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both levels are far above EU rules demanding that individual members’ deficits should not exceed 3% of GDP, while their public debt should not surpass 60% of economic output.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, as legal attacks against telehealth providers put shield laws to the test, some states have moved to strengthen the laws by allowing providers to prescribe anonymously, reducing their risk of legal or individual harassment.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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