as in immediately
in person and usually privately
the hostess told me personally that I was invited
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Recent Examples of personally
The top draft pick for 2025 will wear the new shade as a symbol of how to go after what fits you personally—not just what’s trending.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
The Trump administration has insisted the gift was legal because the plane was being donated to the Department of Defense, not him personally, and Qatar was not getting anything in return for transferring the aircraft.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 21 May 2025
Related article Trump to personally appeal to lawmakers as major sticking points remain unresolved on his ‘one big, beautiful’ agenda bill
Prior to 2017, there was no limit on the SALT deduction.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
In 2005, Spirito was one of several people who personally signed a bail bond for Gotti.
—Dean Chang, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
The Trump administration has insisted the gift was legal because the plane was being donated to the Department of Defense, not him personally, and Qatar was not getting anything in return for transferring the aircraft.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 21 May 2025
Related article Trump to personally appeal to lawmakers as major sticking points remain unresolved on his ‘one big, beautiful’ agenda bill
Prior to 2017, there was no limit on the SALT deduction.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
In 2005, Spirito was one of several people who personally signed a bail bond for Gotti.
—Dean Chang, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personally
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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When asked who cooks at their house, Shelton, 48, immediately praised Stefani, 55.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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