personal best
noun
: the best achievement one has ever had
Her time in the race was a personal best.
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This winter, Reese’s scoring average of 13.3 points is slightly off last year’s career high of 13.7, his rebounding average of 9.4 almost matches his personal best of 9.5, and his total of 36 assists has him on the cusp of breaking his career high of 41.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Below, find the best strapless bras, plus the tips and tricks to get your personal best fit and silhouette right without a hitch.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
His personal best scoring mark was 33 points as a Michigan Wolverine against Michigan State in 2022.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
Smith also ran track at Georgia and set a personal best of 10.10 seconds in the 100 meters, which easily translates to the 4.3s in the 40-yard dash.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Below, find the best strapless bras, plus the tips and tricks to get your personal best fit and silhouette right without a hitch.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
His personal best scoring mark was 33 points as a Michigan Wolverine against Michigan State in 2022.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
Smith also ran track at Georgia and set a personal best of 10.10 seconds in the 100 meters, which easily translates to the 4.3s in the 40-yard dash.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Personal best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20best. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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