as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of within
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The idea is to put money-can’t-buy culinary experiences (like, say, a table at Rao’s) within reach of people with Platinum and Centurion cards, top-tier Bonvoy rankings, or both.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
Add a few swipes of this clean and buzzy highlighter from RMS Beauty to the high points of your face for an easy, glow-from-within look.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2022
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The audio giant just unveiled five bonkers iterations of its Beolab 90 standing speaker to celebrate its anniversary, each akin to a curvaceous work of art with a powerhouse sound system built within.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for within
Preposition
Today, Indigenous writers such as herself have carved out a dedicated place within fiction and non-fiction alike.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The idea is to put money-can’t-buy culinary experiences (like, say, a table at Rao’s) within reach of people with Platinum and Centurion cards, top-tier Bonvoy rankings, or both.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
With the Reboot season finale hitting Hulu this week, EW caught up with Levitan (who previously created Modern Family) for a bookend Q&A about shows-within-shows, his hopes for season 2, and how his real life is starting to blend with the sitcom.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
Add a few swipes of this clean and buzzy highlighter from RMS Beauty to the high points of your face for an easy, glow-from-within look.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2022
Adverb
Part of what cracked it was fear of disruption from within.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The audio giant just unveiled five bonkers iterations of its Beolab 90 standing speaker to celebrate its anniversary, each akin to a curvaceous work of art with a powerhouse sound system built within.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for within
Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
-
Execution-style murder Within weeks, detectives arrested Jackson, a neighbor whose fingerprints and DNA were found inside the home, according to authorities.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Workers were inside the central hub of the wind farm, a large gray substation.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
To start, Fever stripped out the entire interior of the car, leaving only its empty husk.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Designed by Orient Express artistic director Maxime d’Angeac, the lavish interiors pay tribute to the golden age of rail travel and legendary ocean liners while incorporating chic contemporary design.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
