inmost

adjective

Definition of inmostnext
as in innermost

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Recent Examples of inmost Wallace slowly unravels the fascinating — and ultimately tragic — story of a man who, though very close to Wallace, somehow kept his inmost self hidden in plain sight. — Joan Frank, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023 In the whole inmost ward of my self, the beds are occupied by slow-moving remembrances like time-lapse flower novels. — Reginald Gibbons, New York Times, 24 June 2021 By Peshat, Remez, Drash, and finally by Sód—with that secret and inmost heart that looks at what the world can bear and be. — Talia Lavin, The New Republic, 13 Feb. 2020
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innermost
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  • Elites constantly calibrate their speech and compartmentalize their innermost private thoughts.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The most reliable way to check for doneness is with an instant-read thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the breast and the innermost portions of the thigh, without touching bone.
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Inmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inmost. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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