PERIPHERAL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

peripheral

adjective

pə-ˈri-f(ə-)rəl

Definition of peripheral

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 In addition to the action figures and peripheral playsets, Matt Mason became a pop culture phenomenon with his own board game, coloring books, lunch boxes, and puzzles. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The aim is to enhance immersion without distracting from the central narrative, achieved by carefully adjusting peripheral content with blur or reduced contrast. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Longstaff, who became a peripheral figure during his first Leeds campaign, had a promising showing in the first half. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Over her life so far, Catherine became night-blind, then colorblind, and then began to lose her peripheral vision. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peripheral

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Adjective

The project will add domestic capacity for assembling, integrating, and testing Wärtsilä engines used for ship propulsion and auxiliary power.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
The center is run by the university’s auxiliary organizations Associated Students and The University Union along with the California Division of Boating and Waterways and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of auxiliary

Adjective

Wald said part of her review will focus on security at the establishment and whether additional measures could have prevented the violence.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
New York state requires riders of all forms of e-bikes to be at least 16, and New York City imposes additional restrictions, including a 15 mph (24 kph) speed limit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of additional

Adjective

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will publish zoning models — covering everything from parking to accessory dwelling units to triplexes — for cities to adopt, though they’re not required to.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Five of the homes would be two-story houses, while the home closest to West 32nd Avenue would include an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

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