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
The princes/love interests are peripheral to the storyline, serving only to highlight the relationship between the girls/women.
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Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Jan. 2025
The frames have a wonderfully wide field of view, with excellent peripheral vision.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Son, Dejan Kulusevski and Solanke were peripheral figures.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Sun & Ski has professional-grade ski goggles designed with a new frame design that allows for unparalleled peripheral vision.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Jan. 2025
The frames have a wonderfully wide field of view, with excellent peripheral vision.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Son, Dejan Kulusevski and Solanke were peripheral figures.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Sun & Ski has professional-grade ski goggles designed with a new frame design that allows for unparalleled peripheral vision.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Green notes: The forthcoming Allura will be equipped with numerous features to optimize fuel consumption, maximize efficiency, and reduce emissions, including a waste heat recovery system that exploits the engine cooling system to heat auxiliary potable water and air heating systems.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nixon-Clark’s trial began on Monday, Jan. 6 in an auxiliary court in Tarrant County that was established last year to reduce a backlog of cases created when trials were halted during the coronavirus pandemic.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Trump put an additional 10% tariff on goods from China on Saturday.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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The sheriff’s office asked anyone with additional information about the case to call investigator Justin Atwood, 970-498-5143, or Crime Stoppers of Larimer County, 970-221-6868.—
Meg Wingerter,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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