1
as in interior
situated farther in
an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
kept his inner life private
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Recent Examples of inner
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter.
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Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Adjective
The windswept tumult is filmed in lyrical slow motion, with high-contrast lighting, and the imagery meshes with Angèle’s text to evoke the inner lives of Maxine and Ada, conjuring subjectivity itself.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Noun
Again, the inner and the outer world.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter.
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Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
Adjective
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Eagle and its complex history Eagle’s interior walls tell its story.
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The outcome is bound to escalate an internal Democratic debate that has been growing since Mamdani's win in New York City.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.
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Fake a glow-from-within look with Neutrogena’s cult-favorite Hydro Boost serum.
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Residents were told to close all windows, doors and vents, turn off air conditioning and bring people and pets to an inside room.
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Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients.
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Wilde’s 2022 psychological thriller, headlined by Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, descended into tabloid chaos amid rampant speculation over an apparent feud between Pugh and Wilde, plus the romance between Wilde and Styles that allegedly originated during production.
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What at first felt fun — like guiding a sweet wayward child — soon felt like a crazymaking psychological experiment.
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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