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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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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
Start with three small dots of concealer, starting at the inner corner of your eyes and following the curve of your dark circles. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026 This inner corona is already giving up its secrets to Proba-3. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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
  • Minnesota's ability to stop the run also will be a question mark, with the top four interior defensive linemen from last year gone to graduation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This is where every single Rolls-Royce sold since 2003 is assembled, and where employees across the paint, coachwork and interior trim departments are constantly working on unique vehicles commissioned through the Bespoke department.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of interior
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  • The states are expected to present a trove of internal documents and research from Meta and testimony from former Meta employees and experts.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
  • An internal investigation is underway to determine whether any museum staff had been accomplices.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • Amegadjie gave up some space on a few snaps, once to a spin move and another to an inside move.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The All Blacks' set-piece was reliable and inside backs Josh Jacomb, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ioane expertly set up chances wide out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of inside
Adjective
  • Marshall had been charged with defrauding his mother’s estate of millions by inducing her to change her will in his favor after her mental capacity had faded.
    — Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Family businesses can build in legal safeguards, such as mandatory retirement ages or mental capacity evaluations, according to Rahn.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • Chandler also starred as detective John Rayburn in the psychological thriller Bloodline, which earned him two Emmy nominations.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That uncertainty extends to the film itself, which slips between psychological drama, comedy and magical realism without settling comfortably into any of them.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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