periphery

noun

pə-ˈri-f(ə-)rē How to pronounce periphery (audio)
Definition of peripherynext
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard

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Recent Examples of periphery The Chair’s Blind Spot In another engagement, the problem originated not from the board’s periphery but from its center. — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The story of the rest of post-independent India lives far away from the film’s peripheries; Rio’s concerns, instead, are hyper-focused on a local tale of transformation and thorny resilience. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 For over 18 months armed groups have established themselves across Kenscoff, struck its periphery while leaving the center under pressure. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Information about the attack is still trickling out, with Massillon warning that gangs were still roaming Kenscoff’s periphery. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periphery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
  1. perimeter
  2. edge
  3. circumference
  4. boundary
  5. border
  6. edging
Noun
  • Like conventional pickup toppers, the Trunk mounts to the upper perimeter of the pickup bed, leaving most of the bed's volume untouched.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The question is whether there’s a late-game assassin (traditionally a perimeter player) on the roster.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
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  • Details like floor-to-ceiling glass and oak ceilings add to the home’s grandeur, and a fire pit at the edge of the lawn—plus private beach access—are ideal for travelers who want to soak in the salty breeze.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For a cold moment the silence locked a grip on our table, though it was broken, at the edges, by the golf commentators moaning and harrumphing, Rory McIlroy having had a canary on a seventeenth fairway somewhere this championship Sunday.
    — Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Before getting one, measure the circumference of your pet’s neck.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • All but one of the other circumference measurements were between 4 4⁄8 and 5 inches.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • Anger can provide useful information, signaling that something is unfair, a boundary has been crossed, or an important goal is being blocked.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever).
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of boundary
Noun
  • For Choi, the project has also become another demonstration of what her own border-crossing background might make possible.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Not all of that movement happens through official border posts.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging

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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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