INTERNAL Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

internal

adjective

in-ˈtər-nᵊl

Definition of internal

as in inner

situated farther in somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb

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as in mental

of or relating to the mind the never-ending internal monologue of the novel's main character

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Recent Examples of internal During the call, founder and CEO Elon Musk disclosed that the company’s internal revenue projections had been revised upward since the June IPO. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 In April 2024, he was fired after allegedly sharing sensitive internal information with, according to The Wall Street Journal, Holden Karnofsky, whose wife works at Anthropic. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 This year is about creating solid foundations in your life, both external and internal. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2026 The report is based on a review of Treasury reports, internal bank records and legal filings. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for internal

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Sinot used a palette of pure white, vibrant magenta, and dandelion yellow, with the white color concentrated in the inner corners and dotted with teeny pink spots that faded into bright pink at the outer corners.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
The rubble could then come together, forming Neptune's inner moons, with the clay minerals exposed on their surfaces.

— Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of inner

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Check the number, ask one practical question, and choose what supports your comfort without adding unnecessary clutter, cost, or mental noise today.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of mental

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With an interior volume of 1,100 GT, the yacht features a generous open-plan layout designed to blur the traditional boundaries between the indoor and outdoor environments.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
The developer delivers the powered shell; the tenant funds interior IT fit-out.

— Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of interior

Adjective

Careless language can transform guidance into judgment, or urgency into panic, undermining psychological safety.

— Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Kyiv residents describe near-daily bombardments and mounting psychological strain as Russian attacks intensify.

— Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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