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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Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s decades-long rivalry has spanned arenas ranging from personal wealth to their own personal space race.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Economy seats are often small and lack personal space; this is especially true on longer flights.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Economy seats are often small and lack personal space; this is especially true on longer flights.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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.
—
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
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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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