internal

[in-tur-nl] / ɪnˈtɜr nl /

ADJECTIVE

within

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutional domestic in-house intramural national private subjective

WEAK

centralized circumscribed civic enclosed gut home indigenous inherent innate inner innermore inside interior intestine intimate intrinsic inward municipal native visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

external outer

Example Sentences

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Elle, what did you want to capture, in terms of the internal feelings of motherhood that Margo is experiencing?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Your internal body clock affects sleep-wake patterns and hormone and energy levels across the day, which, in turn, could influence exercise performance and adherence, explain the researchers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

If the phrasing pings on your internal generative AI radar, you’re not alone.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

And while leaderboards and incentive systems aren’t perfect, executives say they’re effective and driving more internal AI adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I’m sure my voice gave away my internal state of anxiety, because he immediately put aside the papers he was looking at and told me to grab a seat.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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