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
Tensor has unveiled its personal Robocar at CES, positioning it as an AI-first autonomous vehicle built from the ground up for Level 4 driving rather than a conventional EV retrofitted with autonomy.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Three City Hall employees reported that their wallets, which contained cash, credit cards, health savings account cards, and personal ID were stolen from their offices, per Boston Police reports.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Salon services are also available, along with an extensive fitness center where guests can connect with personal trainers, receive nutritional analysis, and take classes.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Nguyen has used humor and her personal story to build narrative power and use it to enact real world change.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal
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And of course, this idea of fun is completely subjective.—
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Ice dancing, by nature, is a competitive and subjective sport built around impressing judges.—
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This personalized service provides one-on-one guidance throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, helping families schedule appointments, coordinate care, find resources, and navigate insurance questions.—
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But this year, the desire for a personalized home is reaching new heights.—
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The couple was awarded citizenship in a private ceremony in the capital of Conakry on Friday.—
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Special interests often donate tens of thousands of dollars to lawmakers and gain access to private fundraisers at high-end resorts and other exclusive events.—
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Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.—
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Weiser, who is running for governor in this year’s election, characterized the attacks as Trump trying to leverage the power of the executive branch to exercise unconstitutional authority over how individual states conduct elections and oversee their criminal justice systems.—
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“Personal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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