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
Familiar faces dotting the periphery of the dance floor leaned in close to catch up over the loudspeakers.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Along the periphery of the bar are raised banquettes, making the room look like an old supper club waiting for Bobby Darin to take the stage.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Height on the Plaza The areas are largely on the Plaza’s periphery and include parking garages that are in need of major repair or replacement.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Naturally, pageantry remained in his periphery, though.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Along the periphery of the bar are raised banquettes, making the room look like an old supper club waiting for Bobby Darin to take the stage.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Height on the Plaza The areas are largely on the Plaza’s periphery and include parking garages that are in need of major repair or replacement.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Naturally, pageantry remained in his periphery, though.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for periphery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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Layering treatments inside and outside the immediate perimeter, as well as further into the yard, ensures that no entry point goes unattended.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film will include exclusive witness testimony, expert forensic analysis, and detailed graphic reconstructions that track the moment the thieves infiltrated the museum’s perimeter and vanished with the priceless treasure.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The measure appears to have been the least favored around the southeastern edge of the county, an area that was originally supposed to get access to the silver line.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Self-measuring waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio with the help of an expert is another way to get a baseline.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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Lilly‘s drug also showed improvement across factors like waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profiles, glycemic control, and markers of inflammation.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Its location atop overlapping tectonic boundaries, especially the Aleutian subduction zone, means earthquake preparedness remains a constant concern.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The fight against climate change transcends national borders.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Earlier Tuesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the country detected North Korea test-firing around 10 rounds of artillery toward its western waters on Monday, shortly before Hegseth arrived at an inter-Korean border village with Ahn to begin his two-day visit to South Korea.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The heels feature black napa leather edging and a front strap with a button closure, which is a signature of the Camparinew heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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