PERIPHERAL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

peripheral

adjective

pə-ˈri-f(ə-)rəl

as in auxiliary

available to supply something extra when needed the IT consultant suggested that we update the drivers for all of the computer's peripheral devices

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Recent Examples of peripheral Also at risk were journalists, think tank employees or those with peripheral access to government data. —

CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Then, let the rest of the scene in, near and far, including the far sides of your peripheral vision, and even your own body in the space. —

Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026 Priced at 45,000 euros, the collaboration revisits the 41-mm white gold timepiece with the platform’s signature blue applied to the hour counter and hands to the screws and peripheral rotor. —

Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 On the reverse side, a peripheral hand traces the hours on a 24-hour scale, reflecting the full rotation of Earth. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peripheral

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Their diesel auxiliary engines keep running, burning fuel and pushing exhaust over the surrounding city just to keep the onboard systems alive.

— Omar Kardoudi June 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Other projects at Capital High include a boiler replacement, which involves asbestos abatement and demolishing the old boiler, and installing new bleachers in its auxiliary gym.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2026