Core
Core noun - An area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface.
Usage example: the mountain rises from ground that is almost precisely at the island's core
Nearby Words: cored, coring
Periphery
Periphery noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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Synonyms for Periphery
Nearby Word: peripheral
Both words in one sentence
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Hinata is at the core, and Temari and Sasame Fuma are added to the periphery members.
Source: Fan Fic / A Growing Affection -
True Companions: Davan, PeeJee, Aubrey and Jason compose the core of the circle, with something like a dozen other characters forming the periphery.
Source: Webcomic / Something*Positive - Merchant Ship: A ship promoted metatextually in order to sell more licensed merchandise; e.g., because it appeals to a Periphery Demographic with more money than the core audience.
Source: Just For Fun / The Ship Yard
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