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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
Beyond interior suppression, Sonic Fire Tech wants to eventually use sound waves to fight wildfires. — Salomé Grouard, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026 Madeiguincho/João Carranca The interior measures 17 sq m (183 sq ft) and continues the timber craftsmanship with wooden walls, ceiling and flooring. — New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
The lightened and brightened interiors showcase wide-plank light oak floors, textured plaster walls, designer lighting, and French doors that open seamlessly to the outdoors. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026 Warm orange touches in textured rugs and display case interiors aim to capture the rich, rosy light of Roman sunsets. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interior
  1. internal
  2. inner
  3. inside
  4. mental
  5. within
Adjective
  • Stearns also cited internal candidates that can fill in at second base.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • So many others – not all but many – feeling the squeeze of instant satisfaction from itchy fan bases and twitchy administrations, or the march of their own internal professional clocks, are opting to fast-track experience.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • When James Kelman won the Booker Prize in 1994, the decision was met with disgust by the literary establishment, appalled by the profanity and the informality of the Glasgow drunk whose inner life the novel details.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ballot rejections have skyrocketed, Democracy Docket reported, because voters aren’t sealing the inner envelope.
    — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of inner
Noun
  • Matso’s gown, too, though resembling a motherboard’s insides, was just dressmaker’s metal.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Apparently, that bite wasn’t enough to fatally damage the rodent’s insides, as no dead rodent was spotted.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of inside
Adjective
  • When asked what part of her golf game has improved the most since last year, Layla Phillips cited mental toughness.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hell Week is designed to test the physical and mental limits of candidates.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of mental
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  • There were mixed results for the under-50 set, with Louis Fratino’s painting Kissing Couple (2019) bringing a within-estimate £320,000 ($424,144) and Adrian Ghenie’s The Wall (2019) likewise selling within estimate for £640,000 ($848,288).
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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“Interior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interior. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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