personal space
noun
: the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person
You are invading my personal space.
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.
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Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Setup is straightforward and comes together quickly right out of the box, providing a professional storefront or unique personal space without the lengthy construction timelines typically required for traditional commercial buildings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The Metro-North Platform in Stamford The Stamford train platform is not exactly poetry — unless your idea of romance involves delayed commuters, laptop bags, and people silently negotiating personal space.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
No one knows personal space [and] respect anymore.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Setup is straightforward and comes together quickly right out of the box, providing a professional storefront or unique personal space without the lengthy construction timelines typically required for traditional commercial buildings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The Metro-North Platform in Stamford The Stamford train platform is not exactly poetry — unless your idea of romance involves delayed commuters, laptop bags, and people silently negotiating personal space.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
No one knows personal space [and] respect anymore.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal space
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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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