PERIPHERY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

periphery

noun

pə-ˈri-f(ə-)rē

Definition of periphery

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

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Noun

Its sealed perimeter, only accessible via lines and screening, now makes one of the world’s wonders feel less like a wondrous part of the city than an attraction held behind glass.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Smith was able to stay relatively healthy last season, earning consistent playing time because of his pesky perimeter defense and steady offensive game in a backup point guard role.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Noun

Pakistan, which went with five specialized bowlers plus Ayub’s offspin, surprisingly went with the option of part-timer Saad Masood in the second over that allowed Sharma to break free by smacking three sixes and a boundary in the 24-run over.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Community meetings about new school boundaries will take place from mid-October through mid-November.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of boundary

Noun

The remains, discovered at a Greek border area 60 years ago, were flown to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, aboard a military aircraft that was escorted by Bulgarian air force fighter jets from the country's border with Greece.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
What starts as a brief encounter blossoms into a romance that transcends national borders.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 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

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