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adjective

ˈi-nər How to pronounce inner (audio)
Definition of innernext
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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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as in internal
of or relating to the mind kept his inner life private

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inner

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noun

as in within

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Recent Examples of inner
Adjective
Set in 1998 and told through flashbacks, the film turns his journey through grief into an adventure in which the people around him represent different parts of his inner world. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 Channel your inner fashion designer by choosing from the 19 color options, selecting two to three initials to embroider on the bag, and customizing the color of your monogram with one of 13 color options, creating a one-of-a-kind design. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
Again, the inner and the outer world. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
  1. interior
  2. internal
  3. within
  4. inside
  5. mental
  6. psychological
Adjective
  • With Sieler’s season coming to a conclusion the Dolphins will be forced to use Grant, nose tackle Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers, who plays defensive tackle and defensive end, as the interior players on the defensive line.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The extended roofline gives drivers extra headroom, reclining seats, and interior storage behind the seats to keep tools dry and secure.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • Stearns also cited internal candidates that can fill in at second base.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • So many others – not all but many – feeling the squeeze of instant satisfaction from itchy fan bases and twitchy administrations, or the march of their own internal professional clocks, are opting to fast-track experience.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of internal
Noun
  • There were mixed results for the under-50 set, with Louis Fratino’s painting Kissing Couple (2019) bringing a within-estimate £320,000 ($424,144) and Adrian Ghenie’s The Wall (2019) likewise selling within estimate for £640,000 ($848,288).
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This almost iridescent highlighter is a great example of how to use shimmer for a lit-from-within, ethereal glow.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Definition of within
Adjective
  • Once the players are inside, the spirits will call (on the phone) and tell them about the item.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a paper shared exclusively with TIME ahead of publication, researchers use signals from inside models to reward them not just for getting the right answer, but for getting there in the right way.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of inside
Adjective
  • If the map of New York City would be the map of a cell… all mental diseases are all around Times Square.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Those who are attacked are forever changed — many go on to suffer mental and emotional hardships.
    — John Chiarello, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • His second project is the psychological thriller NDA opposite Rachel Zegler and Amy Ryan.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026
  • For example, research has linked exposure to flooding, wildfire and ecosystem changes with elevated risks of illnesses, psychological distress and chronic stress.
    — John C. Ejiogu, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of psychological

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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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