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 Mathys Tel The signings of Savio and Omar Marmoush, and Mohammed Kudus’ return to fitness, have forced Tel to the peripheries. — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026 To their credit, the city planners, developers and architects were looking to revitalize a portion of Chicago’s center during a period when much architectural energy was devoted to sites on the periphery of American cities. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 After spending over a decade pushing pop forward from its periphery, Charli xcx seized the zeitgeist in 2024 with Brat. — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The conflict has also turned into a regional proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with the United States long involved on the periphery, providing intelligence assistance to the kingdom. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 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
  • The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Next, save 33% on the Tapo MagCam 2K+ (C425) Outdoor Security Camera, securing your perimeter with 100% wire-free magnetic installation and 300-day battery life.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
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  • Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Wear one in beige or white to add a bit of brightness to your look, or black for some edge.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Across both analyses, CagriSema was linked to reductions in abdominal fat, based on waist circumference, among women overall and across menopause stages, Novo added.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, men with a waist circumference greater than 40 inches have a higher risk of developing health problems, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • But what if that expressionless gaze is a silent boundary — and those of us on the receiving end of the stare are the judgmental ones?
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Baby Dan tested the boundaries, Baby Dan defied his mother, Baby Dan threw tantrums and wouldn’t stop.
    — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of boundary
Noun
  • In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, North Korea has been adding mines, barbed wire fences, tactical roads, anti-tank walls and other fortifications to what's already one of the world's most heavily armed borders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Blythe Copeland, writing for Martha Stewart, highlighted Nolan Interiors’ approach of sizing covers to individual seat, back or chaise cushions with elastic edging.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of edging

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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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