inner space

Definition of inner spacenext
as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions an intensely private individual, he treats his inner space as sacred ground that is off-limits to other people

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Recent Examples of inner space The second is inner space—the realm of thoughts, memories, and emotions. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026 Just as Italian Neorealism and Brazilian Cinema Novo once did, through his cinema, Walter’s inner space opens its doors horizontally, without agendas or hierarchies, so that all human emotion can converse within this personal yet collective space. Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025 Its inner space is dense with filaments of tubulin and actin, another protein that plays a similar skeletal role. Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 But revolving doors are necessary only when walls stand between the inner space and the outside world. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025 The results will find favor with folk music fans, modern guitar rebels, and inner space explorers alike. Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025 Sitting in meditation, lost in ecstatic dance, or fasting and praying for days, these explorers of inner space received profound insights into our nature and our relationship to the rest of reality. Big Think, 13 Dec. 2024 Said more simply, outer space is boring, slow, simple, weak, risky, and poor by comparison to our ever-accelerating inner space frontier. Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner space
Noun
  • To inject personality without overwhelming the space, the designer suggests layering in vintage items and bringing in pieces with soul for instant depth.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Unexpected touches are the soul of a maximalist home.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With the expansion North Texas is seeing, preparing tomorrow's leaders is top of mind for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
    Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Infielder Hyeseong Kim had his mind set before the game.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026

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“Inner space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner%20space. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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