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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 inside
an interior or internal part
the interior of the computer was clogged with dust
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Recent Examples of interior
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Cellular or Honeycomb Shades Cellular or honeycomb shades present an entirely different aesthetic, which may be better suited to your interior style, type of windows, or personal taste.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Laura Ness, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Reset offers three tiers of rooms, distinguished by their outdoor layouts (all patios feature a firepit, but only some have the outdoor tub), bed size (queen or king), and view (mountain view versus interior-facing).
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.
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The spanakopita is crisp and nicely done; the saganaki impressive, with a perfectly crispy exterior and molten lava interior; and the tender chicken souvlaki butter lettuce salad with garlicky red wine vinaigrette, super fresh and tasty.
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However, the appliance’s internal temperature was too warm at 50 degrees.—
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This Lovevook laptop backpack has multiple internal and external pouches to keep things organized and easily accessible.—
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Health experts said hospitals serving inner-city and low-income populations are likely to experience the deepest cuts and the most severe consequences.—
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Bowie’s genius was a driver and a result of an unquenchable inner restlessness.—
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Nancy is the first inside and pulls Holly down from the spire.—
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The industry loves an inside-out moment, and embracing Disney’s most famous—and famously earnest —mascot offers an opportunity to imbue the 97-year-old cartoon rodent with some real edge.—
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Reconcept uses music paired with specific frequencies tailored to different physical and mental needs.—
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Rusty recognized the severity of the situation and admitted her to a mental hospital.—
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Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.—
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Cream blush will give you that lit-from-within glow.—
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“Interior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interior. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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