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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
Hudson has oft been one to embrace her inner diva, sporting looks with volume that command attention. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 There’s no inner voice constantly shouting that this is a World Cup final. — Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 19 July 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
  • Mostly an interior tackle, Echoles did a little bit of everything up front for the Rebels in his sophomore season (39 pressures as a first-year starter).
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The effect here is powerful and brings in the road and the landscape rather than the noise of interior controls and screens.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • Adobe's Aaliyah Taylor, a Senior Community Events Manager, faces internal debate over her strong personal brand being an asset or liability.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In Montana, Marshall Bloom, an associate director at Rocky Mountain Labs, told the Ravalli County Board of Health in a July meeting that the scientists have been suspended and aren’t allowed on campus amid an internal NIH investigation.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 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
  • The pair split the first two reps of the best-of-three final, but Wilson was awarded the win by edging past Sonnenberg with an inside move on the final rep.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The Dolphins’ starting inside linebacker never backed off that claim, and never apologized for it either.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of inside
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  • The other bill proposed requiring alcohol, drug and mental wellness checks for all Kansas judges.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The father refused to participate, but his son provided insight into his father’s mental state.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • The couple said Batarti was taken to Queen’s Hospital ER for a psychological evaluation after the alleged incident.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • From war movies and psychological thrillers to a trilogy featuring a guy dressed up like a bat, Nolan has a taste for the unexpected that's often surprising and usually satisfying.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
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