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 Prolonged, heavy rains along the system’s northern periphery are expected to linger through Tuesday evening, raising the chance of flash flooding from Buffalo to Boston. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 July 2026 My longing for sisterhood danced at the edge of my periphery for much of my life, palpable yet unnamable until one night in Vietnam. — Thao Thai, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 Is the Caped Crusader lurking in the periphery of Matt’s vision? — Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 If the illusion is successful, the decoy serves the purpose of attracting attention from opponents aiming to distract the penalty taker, while the real penalty taker can quietly prepare in the periphery, calmly focusing on his kick. — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for periphery

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Farther west, France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter on Sunday night after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of perimeter

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The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

Feed citrus with one-quarter pound of citrus fertilizer per inch of trunk circumference.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Surgery eligibility is primarily driven by BMI; however, there is a movement to consider waist circumference because of the associated risks, according to Serlie.

— Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumference

Noun

Set the boundary, handle one domestic loose end, then choose joy without dragging guilt behind you.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of boundary

Noun

But he was caught by Chinese border patrol in Tibet’s Shigatse region, while making the risky journey to the Nepal border on foot with a guide.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The plan The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch from uptown to the South Carolina border in order to address congestion.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of border

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