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
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Mickey Moniak is channeling his inner Ted Williams, via his grandfather and his father.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Fix the inner, watch the outer transform.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The world championship between Ding and the young Indian comes down to a thrilling final game, when both players manage to find not only inner resources but also inspiration from each other.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Mickey Moniak is channeling his inner Ted Williams, via his grandfather and his father.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Fix the inner, watch the outer transform.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
Adjective
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My trusty old Farmer’s Almanac tells me May 4 is the average date for a spring frost along the Lake Michigan shoreline; in interior Lake County, such as in Lake Villa, on average, April 30.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The beachside Beauvallon Sur Mer, together with its lounge and rooftop, was created by interior architect Dorothée Delaye—the creative known for infusing hotels with a distinctive French flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Targeting innovation developed by creative startups gives the corporation a better chance of success, since investing money in internal efforts simply may not work well.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 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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An inside look at Philadelphia’s World Cup fan fest plans, from our Doha Madani.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Astronomers using radio telescope observations to get an inside look at an interstellar comet have gleaned new insights into when and where the celestial object formed.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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With a commitment to clinical excellence and individualized treatment, Diamond Recovery Group helps thousands of individuals each year achieve lasting recovery and improved mental well being.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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That committee is also set to hear House Bill 1195, which would prevent psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists and others from using AI to provide direct therapy to clients, to make treatment plans, or to detect emotional or mental states.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The emotional and psychological toll of HS is well documented, driven by chronic pain, unpredictable flares and the stigma associated with visible symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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