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
Basque cinema is punching above its weight at San Sebastián, with 75% of Spanish competition titles fully or partially Basque, underscoring how regional industries, once seen as peripheral, are increasingly shaping Spain’s national film landscape.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Moreover, experiments have repeatedly shown that speed readers’ peripheral vision is no better than that of a regular reader.
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
That's because your peripheral vision is much more atuned to brightness than your direct vision.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
No life can be truly assessed from any but a peripheral vision.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Moreover, experiments have repeatedly shown that speed readers’ peripheral vision is no better than that of a regular reader.
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
That's because your peripheral vision is much more atuned to brightness than your direct vision.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
No life can be truly assessed from any but a peripheral vision.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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The airline has been swapping out auxiliary power units (APUs) — small engines that are located in the back of planes — since 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Updates include a new cafeteria space, a new two-story wing, an agricultural lab with welding booths, an auxiliary gymnasium, music and band classrooms, a construction lab and more.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each leg incorporates six DoF, complemented by additional arm and waist flexibility, allowing Oli to perform complex, ballet-like gestures with balance and precision.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The second location will have a drive-thru and offer new menu items, including omelettes, specialty Pete’s Coffee drinks, new cream cheese flavors and additional Boar’s Head deli meat options.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Per the listing, there’s also a large, fully functional gym or potential accessory dwelling unit, plus plenty of room on the grounds for a future play area or a sports court.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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