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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Here, reorganizing boundaries is crucial for reclaiming your personal space, identity and sense of autonomy—and correcting unbalanced power dynamics. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 For instance, Venus in Aquarius is shining a light on your fourth house of innermost feelings, inviting you to create more harmony in your personal space and strengthen familial bonds. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Its change in strategy comes as the industry is battling for customers who are willing to splurge on more personal space. —

Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 Wood emphasized that most instances of dog bites happen with smaller dogs, who may feel disrespected or scared if their personal space is invaded. —

Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for personal space

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