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adjective

in-ˈtir-ē-ər How to pronounce interior (audio)
Definition of interiornext
1
as in internal
of or relating to the mind the novel's characters have plenty of adventures, but their interior lives are never explored

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as in inner
situated farther in was given a windowless interior office

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interior

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noun

as in inside
an interior or internal part the interior of the computer was clogged with dust

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Recent Examples of interior
Adjective
Pushing its massive wheels to the absolute corners of the chassis, the vehicle optimizes its footprint for unparalleled interior room. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 On Tuesday, Yemen’s interior ministry said in a statement on X that Houthi strikes over the past day on Taiz, a major city in the country's southwest, had killed six people and injured 18 amid ongoing battles in the region. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
The interior feels particularly refreshing compared to the touchscreen overload we’re usually presented. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 The film opens on a beach, with Selvi and her friends flying kites, before moving into domestic interiors where her world narrows. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interior
  1. internal
  2. inner
  3. inside
  4. mental
  5. within
Adjective
  • Cornell closed the fraternity chapter and disciplined several students following an internal investigation, but no criminal charges have been filed.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Caplan said that Weiss’s consistent internal communication on his action plan—addressing nine areas, including facilities, visitor experience, technology, and security—has already helped with morale.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • Space Afrika bring in slow-moving and often gorgeous layers of double bass, violin, harp, saxophone, and piano to exhume the revelry, grief, and chaos of their inner worlds.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Arcel is masterful in a character study whose protagonist is often unreadable and elusive — and whose previously unexposed inner cold streak proves catastrophic to her community.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of inner
Noun
  • After about 15 minutes, they were burnt all over and completely deflated, their insides softened to a smushable pulp.
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With your pet inside, the kennel cannot weigh more than 150 pounds.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of inside
Adjective
  • Rituals is already active in the youth mental health space as cofounder of Super Chill, a program that uses playful mind and body exercises to help children recognize their emotions and develop mental resilience.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • If Thompson was found to be incompetent due to a mental condition, he likely won’t ever be executed.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of mental
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
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“Interior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interior. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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