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inner child

NOUN
psyche
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ego mind soul spirit subconscious
STRONG
anima animus character individuality self spirituality
WEAK
essential nature inner self pneuma true being élan vital
Antonyms
STRONGEST
body
WEAK
physicality

Example Sentences

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Times story “Awaken your inner child at this welcoming collage club for adults” and I would love to know about similar activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Trying to put the decision in context, he described everyone's inner child as wanting to be loved, and said: "Cutting off a parent is getting rid of that chance of being loved."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

In Wiggle Room, the distinction between dancers and non-dancers dissolves and the inner child guides the way — instinct trumps technique.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

"Are you crying already... because we are! Hello to the inner child in you jumping up and down because #F4 just reunited! Tour soon? We hope!"

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

I guess there’s a weird part of my inner child that just can’t seem to let go of the idea of a mother who cares.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman