as in things
transportable items that one owns
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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Recent Examples of personal property
Almost all tangible personal property that costs $500 or less is tax-free during those two weeks, according to the state.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This reimbursement type is most often used for replacing personal property but could also be applied to your dwelling if your property is significantly underinsured (less than 80% of replacement cost).
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The royal family’s three main sources of income are the Sovereign Grant, the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall estates and their personal property and investments.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This reimbursement type is most often used for replacing personal property but could also be applied to your dwelling if your property is significantly underinsured (less than 80% of replacement cost).
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The royal family’s three main sources of income are the Sovereign Grant, the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall estates and their personal property and investments.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Drummond is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, four counts of a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possession of a firearm furing the commission of a dangerous felony.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Late in the day, disputes about money or possessions could arise.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
Noun
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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