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
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026
Some of these videos include two people getting Dreamz’s name tattooed on their inner lip and even one family sharing about naming their child after him.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 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
Much effort goes into capturing that person’s physicality but the actor’s homework shows on screen, and the character’s inner life never materializes.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026
Some of these videos include two people getting Dreamz’s name tattooed on their inner lip and even one family sharing about naming their child after him.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 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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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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All of those interior shots would have been altered had the Spurs' 7-foot-4 defensive star been in the game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Assuming, of course, those staffers don’t emulate Pelley and strongly and sharply disagree or challenge their boss in an internal staff meeting.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 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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Bathrooms include illuminated sink basins and cocoon tubs, as well as inside and outdoor showers, shaded by swaying palms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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While the workouts take place on June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9 and June 11, the media will only get an inside look on June 4 and June 9.—
Nick Harris
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The book does often feel like a recording of a mental jam session, but there is also a sense of being guided by a kind of hesitating yet urgent voice that needs to get things figured out.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The Eternal Values promise Mierers lured followers in with discussions of enlightenment and mental clarity, often revolving around diet, exercise, celibacy, and the willingness to give up material possessions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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The psychological horror film tackles weight loss, diet culture, obsession and addiction.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the course of human spaceflight, astronauts have conducted research on anything from muscle atrophy in microgravity to the psychological effects of long-duration missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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