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personal space

American  

noun

  1. the variable and subjective distance at which one person feels comfortable talking to another.


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In a hybrid-work world, the office should be a place that enhances productivity and restoring a sense of personal space would help achieve that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

For some, withdrawing into a small personal space and lowering expectations seems like a rational, even self-protective, response.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

She adds that billionaires cherished their personal space and independence even more.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

“Carving out personal space promotes a sense of agency,” Tovar says, “and provides you refuge if you need to get away from the crowd.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

Of course, for some of them, personal space can stretch the distance between the earth and the moon.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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