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 bill’s potential health care impacts, both personally and on their communities, were top of mind for some, while others anticipated a positive impact on business but were wary of the bill’s price tag.
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ABC News, 8 July 2025
On live broadcasts, Cordes would personally oversee the 10-second delay to prevent viewers from encountering objectionable material.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
The news organization reported in 2023 that Spencer had come under criticism at City Hall for personally interfering with a city inspector at a King Drive building where Spencer was storing cars.
—Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
Country singer-songwriter Pat Green and his family are among those who have been personally impacted by the Texas floods that took place over the July 4 holiday weekend.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 July 2025
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ABC News, 8 July 2025
On live broadcasts, Cordes would personally oversee the 10-second delay to prevent viewers from encountering objectionable material.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
The news organization reported in 2023 that Spencer had come under criticism at City Hall for personally interfering with a city inspector at a King Drive building where Spencer was storing cars.
—Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
Country singer-songwriter Pat Green and his family are among those who have been personally impacted by the Texas floods that took place over the July 4 holiday weekend.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personally
immediately
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Take, for example, the investment tax credit (ITC) that allows firms to immediately write off a share of their capital costs.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The Colma Police Department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personally. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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