personalism
Americannoun
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Also called personal idealism. a modern philosophical movement locating ultimate value and reality in persons, human or divine.
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Psychology. an approach stressing individual personality as the central concern of psychology.
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a philosophical movement that stresses the value of persons
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an idiosyncratic mode of behaviour or expression
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A majority of Europeans surveyed in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, for a YouGov poll published on Thursday want platforms to remove "harmful" design features like endless scroll and personalised content feeds.
From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026
In the period that followed, the collection of cards, flowers, candles and a personalised registration plate became a poignant place for Benn's loved ones to remember him.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The moustachioed reviewer became known for his playful humour, celebrity interviews and animated reviews in his personalised segment Critics Corner on NBC's flagship morning programme the Today show.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Spear phishing is when hackers send personalised messages to individuals to trick them into installing malware or revealing sensitive information.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
They literally invent expression out of a personally accumulated passion for beauty and they have become aware of it through their own intensely personalised contact with life.
From Adventures in the Arts Informal Chapters on Painters, Vaudeville, and Poets by Hartley, Marsden
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