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adjective

ˈi-nər How to pronounce inner (audio)
Definition of innernext
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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inner

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noun

as in within

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Recent Examples of inner
Adjective
Skip the motion-control shoes, known to push supinating feet even further out, and go for a neutral model that can dole out balance without relying on stability footwear’s rigid inner correction. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 The person outside didn’t attempt to open the inner security door before the man inside walked up and fired at the person on the other side, police said. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 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
  • These combine interior and exterior figurative imagery from the tropical foliage and vibrant cityscapes around her, but can appear torn and fragmented.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The open-plan layout creates a natural flow between spaces, allowing seafarers to move effortlessly between the interior and exterior decks.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Boeing mold uses mild steel for internal strength and stainless steel at the surface for durability and corrosion resistance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of internal
Noun
  • 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
  • Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.
    — Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of within
Adjective
  • Backup inside linebacker Ezekiel Marcelin allowed both of the passes in his coverage area to be caught for 26 yards.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That was one of several replays on which viewers got an inside look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of inside
Adjective
  • In case your mental math isn’t checking out, Major League Soccer didn’t come on the scene until 1996.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The program has also evolved to put a greater emphasis on mental wellbeing, with Harry advocating for mental fitness and communication skills to be incorporated into the curriculum.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • Notable projects include 2021’s C’mon C’mon and 2022’s Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In 1959, Ted Kaczynski, then a 16-year-old undergraduate at Harvard, participated in a series of psychological experiments that asked gifted young men to debate their philosophies and values with other students.
    — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychological

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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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