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 Brits saw it no differently and showered it with six wins including three (Director, Adapted Screenplay, Picture) for Anderson personally.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Even if the suspect has never personally used an at-home DNA service, a family member may have, and this can unlock clues to their identity.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Another standout deal is the 20-percent discount on the Tumi 19 Degree Aluminum International Carry-on, which Travel + Leisure editors personally vetted, voting it the luxury brand’s best hardside suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The almost 6,500-square-foot home unfolds across three levels beneath staggering 43-foot ceilings, with mezzanines linked by a custom teak staircase that Tozzi personally designed down to each wooden tread.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Even if the suspect has never personally used an at-home DNA service, a family member may have, and this can unlock clues to their identity.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Another standout deal is the 20-percent discount on the Tumi 19 Degree Aluminum International Carry-on, which Travel + Leisure editors personally vetted, voting it the luxury brand’s best hardside suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The almost 6,500-square-foot home unfolds across three levels beneath staggering 43-foot ceilings, with mezzanines linked by a custom teak staircase that Tozzi personally designed down to each wooden tread.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personally
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Messages sent to spokespeople for Walz, former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate, were not immediately returned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly did not immediately hear back from representatives for Today for comment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the end, the financial crime consultant was unable to crack the case on if her tribemates were secretly trying to get her out.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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He was subsequently cast on Bachelor in Paradise, then chosen to lead flagship franchise The Bachelor—a tricky prospect for someone who was secretly struggling with his sexuality.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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