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
Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The stamens of this style of flower are transformed into inner petals that are narrower than the outer guard petals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Adjective
In some ways, Monroe was the ultimate challenge to Avedon’s methodology of capturing the inner life of his subjects, the moment the mask slips.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The stamens of this style of flower are transformed into inner petals that are narrower than the outer guard petals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
Adjective
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When a building is too hot, heat pumps suck heat from the interior air and dump it into the circulating water.—
Ishan Thakore,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Sindelfingen is also home to MANUFAKTUR, the Mercedes custom shop, and the GT 63 can be built to taste with a wide range of colors, materials and interior finishes to create a one-of-one 4-door hypercar.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The compact standard doubles overlook the internal courtyard, whilst the larger superior rooms enjoy sideways views of the ocean and the hammock by the window gives a special nod to the beachside location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This view has the political implication that any revolution must first be internal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.—
Sara Braun,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Cream blush will give you that lit-from-within glow.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
23 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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There were weeks of testimony from the dueling entrepreneurs and other key players in OpenAI’s history, providing a rare inside look at the company, which evolved from a startup into one of the world’s most influential firms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Members of Congress have too much political inside information.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Her character’s mental unraveling was mirrored in real life when Lasser, at the height of her celebrity and just weeks after Mary’s breakdown episode aired, hosted Saturday Night Live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On top of that, there is a serious mental component.—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Building on her success in the UK and Nordic markets with series like Borderliner for Netflix and Seizure for Viaplay, Gallagher recently wrote and executive produced the BBC psychological crime thriller Wolf.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Anand said the installation was intended to confront visitors with the psychological toll of PTSD that many veterans carry long after combat ends.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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