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
Half of CMOs Still Not Core to Growth Strategy
Perhaps most concerning for the marketing profession is that despite four years of effort to elevate the role, half of CEOs still view their CMOs as peripheral to the company’s growth strategy.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This year, the same brand has launched a low-profile version of the peripheral called the ND75 LP.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
These are used in the Meta Quest 3, and provide far better sharpness in the wearer’s peripheral vision than is possible with the fresnel lenses of headsets like the Quest 2 and PSVR 2.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Reynolds' lawyers now say his involvement in the scandal was merely peripheral.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This year, the same brand has launched a low-profile version of the peripheral called the ND75 LP.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
These are used in the Meta Quest 3, and provide far better sharpness in the wearer’s peripheral vision than is possible with the fresnel lenses of headsets like the Quest 2 and PSVR 2.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Reynolds' lawyers now say his involvement in the scandal was merely peripheral.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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The headphones have Bluetooth capabilities to wirelessly pair to your phone, but they can also be connected to audio sources with the 3.5mm auxiliary cord that’s included — perfect for connecting to the plane monitors for in-flight entertainment.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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The amenities will include four grass fields with specialized lighting, field-goal posts, scoreboards and bleachers, one auxiliary grass field, one state-of-the-art championship field with an artificial surface, and locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sciara estimated that an additional $2,000 in damage was done during the incident, court documents read.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information and remarks.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nintendo Switch Games That Require Original Joy-Con on Switch 2 Some games will require the original Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to play thanks to accessory compatibility and the IR camera.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those stipulations are too vague to be rightfully enforced and leave loopholes for developers to take advantage of accessory dwelling units, Rimer said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2024
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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