personal care
Americannoun
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assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
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the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of personal care
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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One tool that can help guide people’s decisions about splurging is a personal values statement, said Ashley Agnew, a financial therapist at Edward Jones.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
The lender announced the move early in the session, citing a letter from Atanu Chakraborty saying that he was stepping down over practices that went against his personal values, without elaborating further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
In contrast, Barrett says, American judges, including Supreme Court justices, must apply the rules found “in the Constitution and legislation,” without consideration of their personal values, no matter how Solomonic they may seem.
From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025
He said his faith and personal values help him manage the impact of his success.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.
From Command by McFee, William
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