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
Many wealthy individuals have felt personally attacked by government actions throughout American history, but this moment feels different, said Kimberly Phillips-Fein, a historian of capitalism and New York City at Columbia University.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
He was personally fined $25,000 in August 2020 for walking out on his video news conference after only two questions, following the playoff elimination of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In an era of social media trends, the ultimate symbol of good taste is a home that feels unique and personally tailored.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Trump has praised her work, and his administration has lifted economic sanctions against her personally and eased sanctions against the country, though some still remain in place.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
He was personally fined $25,000 in August 2020 for walking out on his video news conference after only two questions, following the playoff elimination of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In an era of social media trends, the ultimate symbol of good taste is a home that feels unique and personally tailored.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Trump has praised her work, and his administration has lifted economic sanctions against her personally and eased sanctions against the country, though some still remain in place.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personally
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter, mostly a run-stuffer in college, immediately becomes an important piece on Ejiro Evero’s defense until Wharton returns.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The airport said that the runway was immediately shut down and that emergency construction crews are on site to determine the cause of the sinkhole and make repairs.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Pants and Jeans Sales Amazon secretly has one of the most underrated selection of bottoms online—many of which are marked down right now.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Garrett Graham Fiercely protective with a secretly soft interior, Garrett is the ultimate Water sign fantasy because there’s so much underneath his reputation as a confident athlete.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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