inner child

Example Sentences

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“That song is about somebody’s inner child being in the middle of a labyrinth, and you’re trying to find them so you can convince them that you’re in love,” Jesso tells me.

From Los Angeles Times

For model Jasmine Mitchell, decorating with hot pink allowed her to connect with her inner child.

From Seattle Times

“I feel like people need to come back home to themselves by really nurturing everything that’s inside them, every little hurt piece that’s inside them. It’s such a childlike activity and it is very healing of your inner child.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It kind of brings out our inner child.”

From Los Angeles Times

By feeding the customer’s inner child with flavors like Snap Mallow Pop and Cherry Cola — no Earl Grey or lavender to be found — Ample Hills quickly became one of the brands that made Brooklyn a food destination.

From New York Times